Al Hilal Sticks to Financial Demands in Cancelo Deal

Portuguese media reports have revealed that Barcelona's efforts to secure a permanent deal for Portuguese full-back Joao Cancelo, currently at Al Hilal, are ongoing during this summer transfer window.

According to the Portuguese newspaper "O Jogo", Barcelona has prepared an official offer to secure the services of Cancelo with a contract lasting two seasons, based on the request of German head coach Hansi Flick.

Hansi Flick believes that the Portuguese player is a crucial element in Barcelona's new project, especially after the performances he delivered during his loan spell with the Catalan team last season.

Cancelo wore the Barcelona shirt in the second half of last season after moving on loan from Al Hilal, and he has expressed his desire to remain with the Spanish club.

Barcelona's management is striving to conclude negotiations swiftly to include the player in the team's preparatory camp, ahead of the start of domestic and continental competitions for the new season.

The financial demands from Al Hilal remain the biggest obstacle to completing the deal, as Barcelona continues its negotiations with the club's management and the player's agent to reach a final agreement.

Both parties are awaiting the final details to be resolved in the coming period, paving the way for the official announcement regarding Cancelo's future, whether it be continuing with Barcelona or returning to Al Hilal.