Manchester City back in talks with Juventus for Joao Cancelo

Manchester City have reopened talks with Juventus about a possible deal for Joao Cancelo, according to Sky in Italy.

Portugal international Cancelo has been a major defensive target for Pep Guardiola all summer, with City’s offer in the region of £36m plus Danilo rejected by Juventus earlier this window.

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Sky Sports News understands both parties have now come back to the table to try to negotiate the transfer before next week’s deadline.

Juventus are reportedly looking for closer to £55m for the Portuguese international, but now appear to be willing to accept Danilo in part exchange – as oppose to a straight cash deal which had originally been their preference.

Juventus executives were in the UK this week to speak to Manchester United about a swap deal involving Romelu Lukaku and Paulo Dybala.

Former Valencia right-back Cancelo joined Juventus last summer after impressing during a loan spell at Inter Milan the previous season.

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