Ten Hag backs Man Utd to end season with unbeaten run
Barcelona are looking at Manchester City and Manchester United to potentially bolster Xavi's squad in the summer transfer window. However, the La Liga giants may need a monumental favour from former manager Pep Guardiola to find success amid continued financial limitations.
Barcelona reportedly want Joao Cancelo this summer. (Image: Getty)
However, given Man City's high valuation and the cost of a loan, any deal would be 'very complicated' to complete.
The report states that Barcelona are not in the position to make any more big-money signings before sales this summer unless they can secure the latest batch of free transfers.
So to lure Cancelo to Catalonia, the Blaugrana may require Guardiola to sanction the termination of the 28-year-old's contract.
But it must be stressed that possibility is incredibly unlikely, especially given Bayern Munich have a £62million option to buy Cancelo after his loan.
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Barca will likely be forced to eye alternative options, one of which is reportedly United star Diogo Dalot.
The Portugal international has long been linked with a Nou Camp switch and is nearing his 2024 contract expiry in M16.
And although he's expected to commit his future at Old Trafford, Barcelona may tempt him to force an exit to solve their right-back dilemma.
But Erik ten Hag seems happy with his two right-back options, so a summer departure appears out of the question unless Dalot indicates he won't extend beyond next year.
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