Juventus intensify talks with Cancelo’s agent – report | OneFootball

Il Corriere dello Sport confirms Juventus are interested in Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo and talks between Cristiano Giuntoli and Jorge Mendes have intensified.

Juventus are interested in bringing Cancelo back to Turin, and Giuntoli is negotiating with the Portuguese’s representative Mendes. According to Il Corriere dello Sport, the Juventus director has intensified talks with the defender’s agent.

Cancelo played for Juventus in 2018-19 before joining Manchester City in a player-plus-cash swap deal involving Danilo.

Juventus intensify talks with Cancelo’s agent – report

Cancelo is not part of Pep Guardiola’s plans after a one-season loan at Barcelona and according to Corriere dello Sport, new Juventus coach Thiago Motta would gladly work with the Portugal international at the Allianz Stadium.

Manchester City value Cancelo at €25m, but Juventus are pushing for a loan deal with an option to buy.

Juventus would need the Portuguese to cut his salary as well. Cancelo earned €6m per season at Barcelona, but the Bianconeri need to lower their wage bill and can’t offer him more than €4.5m per season.