Barcelona delays new signings while pursuing Joao Cancelo
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 7:20 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Barcelona aims to strengthen its left-back position this summer and is prioritizing Joao Cancelo. The club has an agreement with him but is awaiting negotiations with Al Hilal, which currently complicate the situation. Cancelo's versatility and past contributions make him the preferred choice, but Barcelona is hesitant to meet Al Hilal's price demands. As alternatives like Andrea Cambiaso and Alejandro Grimaldo draw interest from other clubs, the timeline for a decision is critical to avoid losing out on potential signings.
- •Barcelona focuses on strengthening left-back position this summer.
- •An agreement with Joao Cancelo relies on negotiations with Al Hilal.
- •Cancelo is valued for his versatility and past impact at the club.
- •Interest in Cambiaso and Grimaldo complicates Barcelona's strategy.
- •A decision timeline is crucial to avoid missing out on alternatives.
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"Barcelona have made a clear decision on their defensive planning: the club want to strengthen the left-back position this summer.The club signed Joao Cancelo on loan in January, and the Portuguese ful...
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