Transfer Talk: Barcelona looking to retain Jo\u00e3o Cancelo next season\u060c<\/p>\n
The summer transfer window is closed across Europe, but there are still moves afoot and plenty of gossip swirling.<\/em> <\/em>Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumors, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!<\/i><\/p>\n Barcelona wants to sign Jo\u00e3o Cancelo<\/strong> on loan from Manchester City again next season, but the Citizens want the full-back to leave permanently, according to Diario Sport.<\/p>\n This is a very different scenario than That of Jo\u00e3o F\u00e9lix<\/strong> – which was reported by Diario Sport and covered in yesterday’s news – as the 29-year-old’s contract at the Etihad runs until 2027 and City are under far less pressure to reach an agreement.<\/p>\n THE Blaugrana<\/em> are keen to retain the Portuguese’s services for next season, but a deal is expected to be difficult to achieve as City are unwilling to let him leave on a direct loan – although they could let him leave permanently for less than 50 million euros.<\/p>\n – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga and more (US)<\/strong><\/p>\n City say only a loan with an obligation to make the deal permanent would be accepted by them, with the amount expected to be above \u20ac35 million.<\/p>\n However, Barca are not willing to hit those numbers, especially since they would be required to fully cover his high salary – something they did not do this time around as Cancelo gave up part of his salary.<\/p>\n Cancelo is happy at Barcelona and would like to stay there having already played 14 times under Xavi Hern\u00e1ndez, where he has two goals and an assist so far this season.<\/p>\nTOP STORY: Bar\u00e7a wants to keep Jo\u00e3o Cancelo next season<\/h2>\n