This summer, Barcelona hopes to sign Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo to a second loan agreement, but Arsenal presence may give them problems. Before Cancelo chose to wait it out for a move to Barcelona, the Gunners reportedly showed interest in him last summer. They may make a bid for the Portuguese this summer.
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Arsenal is expected to make another attempt to sign Cancelo, according to reports from England that MD cited. With three years remaining on his contract, Manchester City is expected to put the 29-year-old up for sale again this summer. They will be keen to find Cancelo a permanent home.
Even if Barcelona is the only team interested, their chances of landing a loan grow significantly because City would have no other option if they wanted to let him go. City might be prepared to wait it out and attempt to compel a move to Arsenal, even if Cancelo is adamant about returning to Barcelona. In addition, Cancelo is acquainted with Mikel Arteta from their time together at City, which may be advantageous for Arsenal. Meanwhile, Barcelona is expected to appoint a new manager in the summer.
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