Barcelona to make move for Portugal international if Ousmane Dembele completes €50m PSG move: Reports
Barcelona are reportedly poised to make a move for Portuguese international Joao Cancelo this summer, following a possible transfer of Ousame Dembele to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
The French winger is currently heading closer to a move to Parc des Princes, following interest from PSG to sign the winger this summer from Barca.
Dembele currently has a release clause of €50 million which PSG themselves are willing to match. They have already agreed personal terms with the Frenchman as per Goal.
A potential signing of Dembele could provide Barcelona with available cash to spend in this summer's transfer window. The club have reportedly identified the right-back position as an area to invest likely funds from Dembele's sale.
Xavi Hernandez's team have struggled to get an established right-back in recent times. Barca, had to rely on French centre-back Jules Kounde to play as a make-shift right-back during the 2022-23 football campaign.
Blaugrana's have now set their sights on signing a recognized right-back this summer, as Kounde is reluctant to playing as a make-shift full-back for the second season at Camp Nou.
Manchester City defender Cancelo has now emerged as a top priority right-back option for Barca this summer. The Cityzens are reportedly willing to sell Cancelo this summer as per BarcaUniversal. The Premier League giants are expected to demand as much as €50 million for the Portuguese international.
Xavi's side have also identified Real Valladolid's right-back Iván Fresneda as a cheaper alternative, should Cancelo become unaffordable this summer as per BarcaUniversal.
Although there seems to be fears at Barcelona surrounding Fresneda's experience as he is still relatively young. The 18-year-old defender, is however,
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