The future of Joao Cancelo will be decided in the coming days. As reiterated by Marca in the analysis by Matteo Moretto, the Portuguese full-back currently playing for Al Hilal has two possible destinations on the table.
Inter has already expressed its interest through Jorge Mendes, the player’s agent. The Nerazzurri would be willing to propose to the Saudi club a deal that could include Acerbi or de Vrij in the negotiation, since Simone Inzaghi is looking for a central defender.
On the other side, there is Barcelona. The player has offered himself to the Blaugrana, partly due to the injury of Andreas Christensen and the possibility for the Catalans to register new players without the constraints of Fair Play. The relationship between Mendes and Joan Laporta has been excellent for some time, with the Portuguese agent representing several members of the Catalan squad such as Lamine Yamal, Casadó, Ansu Fati, and Balde.
However, Barcelona is maintaining a cautious approach. The club is evaluating several options and it is not yet clear whether they will decide to go for the loan of the Portuguese player. Cancelo remains in a stalemate: he has given priority to the Blaugrana and has let Mendes know that he will not give the green light to the deal with Inter until Barcelona pulls out.
The Nerazzurri have requested a quick response, but are aware that they can close the deal even after January 14, the deadline by which Barcelona must decide on the submission of Christensen‘s medical report.
