The case of Joao Cancelo would be close to finding its definitive solution. The transfer market is entering its final days and, as of today, FC Barcelona's finances do not seem to be in a position to assume a new loan for the footballer, so his return to Barcelona seems increasingly distant. The only way to achieve this is with the Portuguese lowering his stake significantly, a scenario that is very difficult to carry out.
This situation would like to be taken advantage of by Neymar Jr.'s Al-Hilal, who would have already made a million-dollar offer to acquire the international's services with the Portuguese team, which would allow him to maintain his high salary and play regularly. The Arab club could be left without a starting right back, Saud Abdulhamid, who has offers from teams such as Reims or Roma and would welcome starting an adventure in Europe, which is why Joao would be the one chosen to replace him.
According to what was reported in the British newspaper 'The Guardian', the Saudi entity has 'combed' the right-back market and Cancelo is the most affordable of all of them. Kyle Walker, Manchester City footballer, was another of the options analyzed, but Guardiola refuses to part with the Englishman and his departure is ruled out. Same case as Trent Alexander-Arnold, who was also asked about from the Arabian Peninsula, receiving a resounding refusal from Liverpool and the defender himself.
No sign in Europe
Thus, Al-Hilal would have the signing of a Joao who does not fit into Pep's plans and who does not find a destination in the Old Continent, where his high salary has prevented him from completing a loan like the one that took him to Barça last season. Meanwhile, the player continues training with the first team 'citizen' waiting for the resolution of his future, which would be increasingly closer to the Saudi Pro League.