Man City in talks with Juventus over Joao Cancelo swap for Danilo

Published on: 05 August 2019

Joao Cancelo (right) played for Juventus in a pre-season friendly against Tottenham

Manchester City are in talks with Juventus over a deal that would see them sign Portugal defender Joao Cancelo - with Brazil full-back Danilo moving the other way.

There is no agreement yet but City manager Pep Guardiola is keen to strengthen his right-sided options.

It is anticipated City will also pay a fee to conclude the switch.

Cancelo, 25, has mostly been used as a right-back but has also played further forward and at left-back.

He joined Juventus from Valencia for £35m in 2018 after spending a season on loan at Inter Milan.

Cancelo was part of the Portugal squad that won the Nations League earlier this summer although he did not play.

City, who also have £45m England right-back Kyle Walker in their squad, signed Danilo from Real Madrid for £26.5m in 2017.

He has been involved in the Blues' back-to-back Premier League title wins but has rarely been viewed as a first-choice.

The 28-year-old has made 60 appearances in all competitions but only 22 league starts, the last of which came against Cardiff on 3 April.

Source: bbc.com

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