Barcelona identify Ligue 1 full-back as potential target if Joao Cancelo deal fails

Barcelona identify Ligue 1 full-back as potential target if Joao Cancelo deal fails

Barcelona are already mapping out backup plans for the summer window, and a familiar name has entered their shortlist as uncertainty grows around Joao Cancelo.

It is known that Barcelona still see the Portuguese full-back as a priority, but the situation is pretty complicated.

Simply put, Cancelo’s current deal structure is the main issue. He is on loan from Al-Hilal, and the Saudi side are expected to demand a significant fee to make the move permanent.

On top of that, the player’s financial terms could also become a stumbling block, and if Barcelona fail to find a workable agreement on both fronts, they are prepared to shift focus quickly.

There is an alternative already

In that context, according to SPORT, AS Monaco defender Caio Henrique has been identified as a serious alternative, offering a more financially manageable option while still fitting the club’s tactical needs.

Henrique’s situation makes him particularly attractive, as he is entering the final phase of his contract, with just one year left, which puts Monaco in a position where they must decide whether to sell now or risk losing leverage later.