Barcelona blocks Joao Cancelo from moving to Manchester City - Report

Press reports revealed Barcelona's task difficulty in signing Portuguese right-back Joao Cancelo, the Manchester City player, during the current summer transfer period due to the English club's demands. The Catalan newspaper “Sport” reported that Manchester City officials are making it difficult for Barcelona, adding that the European champion wants to sell the player, but it is not an option for the Blaugrana, especially since City considers that there are other clubs ready to buy Cancelo this summer. The Catalan newspaper "Sport" reported that Joao Cancelo has agreed on personal terms to join Barcelona and the Spanish club is set to hold talks with Manchester City over the versatile fullback signing. Sport added that for the Catalan club is considering borrowing Joao Cancelo with the option of buying, but it is also considered an expensive option due to the player's high salary. The newspaper pointed out that Deco, the sports director of Yarsa, prefers to sign Ivan Frencida, the right-back.