Overview
- Barcelona, which featured in multiple Monday reports, is lining up AS Monaco’s Caio Henrique as cover if Joao Cancelo cannot stay beyond his loan from Al‑Hilal.
- Club officials prefer to keep Cancelo but face a transfer fee from Al‑Hilal after hoping for a contract termination that could allow a free move, according to Yahoo Sports.
- Henrique is entering his final contract year at Monaco, with reports citing an opening price near €15 million and a recent working relationship between the clubs that could smooth talks.
- Sporting director Deco is also studying Rayo Vallecano right‑back Andrei Ratiu, whose reported €25 million release clause may strain Barcelona’s limited budget.
- Even with a Cancelo deal, Barcelona plans a new centre‑back after a poor season at right‑back for Jules Kounde, and the club aims to conserve funds under LaLiga rules for priority signings; Henrique’s price could rise if he shines at the World Cup.