Joao Cancelo is still under the radar of Arsenal. Arsenal are reportedly set to make their first move to sign Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo in the coming days.
The Gunners have been heavily linked with a number of right-backs over the last few months. Ivan Fresneda, Sacha Boey and most recently Timothy Castagne‘s names have come out as rumours. But it has to be said that the best among them all is Cancelo.
Joao Cancelo to Arsenal will depend on Manchester City
Ben White has been the Gunners’ main man in the position over the last 12 months. Meanwhile Takehiro Tomiyasu is the deputy. The latter, however, will be out of action until mid-October.
That’s why Arsenal are looking for a new player at right-back. And there are very few players in Europe who are better than Joao Cancelo for that role.
The Portugal international has no future at Manchester City. It is very likely that he will be sold this summer. Arsenal have been heavily linked, and the report claims that a bid will soon be on its way.
Manchester City have apparently slapped a £45 million asking price for Cancelo. Arsenal, however, aren’t ready to meet that demand yet. Edu’s opening bid in the coming days will reportedly be in and around the £35 million mark.
Tuchel personally like Cancelo. He said last month:
“I really love him! I have the impression that João Cancelo feels very comfortable here. But all parties are part of the decision. His desire in training is unique. I have the feeling that he’s really happy.”
Julian Nagelsmann was the one who signed him, but the German was sacked in March and replaced by Thomas Tuchel. Who helped Cancelo and the others win the Bundesliga on the final day in dramatic style.
Arteta wants Cancelo to play in the fullback role. He want to shift Ben White back to his central role.
