FC Barcelona are reportedly in talks to sign a certain Manchester City star, who is considered a priority target.
Full-back Joao Cancelo was left out of the City squad to face Burnley in the Premier League opener on Friday evening.
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The Portugal international did feature for Pep Guardiola's side during the pre-season, but it seems he is not in the manager's plans going forward.
Fabrizio Romano has now reported that Barcelona and the Citizens have made contact once again to thrash out a deal for the defender.
Understand Barcelona have reactivated contacts for João Cancelo deal — with both Manchester City and his camp ????
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 11, 2023
Xavi considers Cancelo priority target and negotiations will continue in the next days.
Barça and Cancelo, deal ON. ???? pic.twitter.com/ATwTtsHZhB
Romano added that Barcelona are waiting for the Ousmane Dembele transfer to Paris Saint-Germain to be completed before finalising a deal for Cancelo.
Cancelo had a falling out with Guardiola last season and was sent out on loan to Bayern Munich in the January transfer window.
The Portuguese full-back is now set to return to the Spanish top-flight, having previously turned out for Valencia between 2015 and 2018.
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