Joao Cancelo (foto: Getty Images)
Manchester City and Joao Cancelo are set to part ways during this transfer window.
While the player wishes to return to FC Barcelona and the club is interested in signing him, Manchester City is asking for €30 million. This amount is significantly higher than what Barcelona can currently afford, as they prefer to bring the Portuguese player back on loan.
One of the main obstacles for Barcelona, aside from the transfer fee, is Cancelo's high salary demands. If Cancelo wants to rejoin Barcelona, he will need to make a significant financial sacrifice and lower his wage expectations to fit within the club's economic constraints.
Currently, negotiations are not progressing as Barcelona is focused on the signing of Nico Williams, and Cancelo's potential return is on hold until later in the transfer window.