Transfer Talk: Barca make progress in Cancelo chase

The summer season switch window is now open in Europe, and there is loads of gossip swirling round. Transfer Talk brings you all the newest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, after all, performed offers!

TOP STORY: Barca make progress in Cancelo chase

Barcelona have made progress in their pursuit of Manchester City wing-back João Cancelo, studies Fabrizio Romano.

Talks are reported to be ongoing with the Premier League champions, with the 29-year-old Portugal worldwide requested by supervisor Xavi Hernandez, who has been on the lookout for a wing-back who provides an attacking menace.

The Blaugrana are unable to suggest a transfer that will see Cancelo be part of on a full switch, however there’s hope of finishing a mortgage association that would come with an choice to make the signing everlasting. The participant is contracted on the Etihad by means of the 2026-27 season.

According to Nicolo Schira, Barca and Cancelo have agreed on private phrases, whereas talks are set to proceed between the 2 golf equipment as they give the impression of being to search out an settlement on a construction of the proposed season-long mortgage.

Cancelo discovered himself out of favour below Pep Guardiola final season, however picked up two league title winners’ medals after becoming a member of eventual Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich on mortgage in January.

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PAPER GOSSIP (by Adam Brown)

– Talks have reopened between Paris Saint-Germain and Kylian Mbappé over a brand new contract, in response to L’Equipe. While no progress has been remodeled extending his keep at Parc des Princes, it’s reported that there are indicators of an enchancment in relations between participant and membership. The 24-year-old France worldwide was current in the stands in PSG’s opening Ligue 1 0-0 draw with Lorient.

– Juventus will solely half with striker Dusan Vlahovic if their valuation is met, studies Calciomercato. The Bianconeri have been on the lookout for a €35 million switch payment for the 23-year-old Serbia worldwide, and regardless of talks with Chelsea, there was appreciable distance between the 2 sides. Should his valuation not be met, supervisor Massimiliano Allegri is prepared to make use of him in his first-team squad for the upcoming season.

– Chelsea have an interest in signing Nice goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, studies the Guardian. With Real Madrid trying to land Kepa Arrizabalaga as a substitute for the injured Thibaut Courtois, the 36-year-old former Leicester City shot-stopper has been recognized as a possible choice. He made 36 appearances for Nice in Ligue 1 final season, however has been reported to have been unsettled in France.

– A gathering has been held between representatives of Barcelona and Villarreal over a transfer for right-back Juan Foyth, writes Sport. The 25-year-old Argentina worldwide is alleged to be excessive on the Blaugrana‘s want listing as they give the impression of being to signal a right-back, however the Yellow Submarine have up to now been unwilling to barter down from the €54m launch clause in his contract.

– AS Monaco are eager on signing Borussia Dortmund attacking midfielder Thorgan Hazard, studies Foot Mercato. The Ligue 1 membership are mentioned to have stepped up their pursuit of the 30-year-old Belgium worldwide, who entered the ultimate 12 months of his contract at Signal Iduna Park this summer season. He made 14 Bundesliga appearances final season, however noticed simply two of these as a starter.