Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo is the subject of a surprise loan bid from Bayern Munich, the PA news agency understands. Cancelo (left) joined City in 2019 (Dave Thompson/PA)City are not likely to stand in the player’s way should it be possible to conclude a deal before Tuesday’s transfer deadline. One year ago today… 🗓 Joao Cancelo scored this screamer at St James' Park helping us to a 4-0 win! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/lmet5pBHL3 — Manchester City (@ManCity) December 19, 2022The emergence of teenager Rico Lewis has given Guardiola another option at right-back, while Nathan Ake has been in fine form covering left-back and centre-back positions. It now remains to be seen whether a deal can be pushed through before in the final day of the transfer window.

Source: Express January 30, 2023 13:28 UTC