Bayern Munich make final decision on Arsenal transfer target Joao Cancelo
Posted by  badge Boss on May 29, 2023 - 08:20PM
Joao Cancelo helped Bayern Munich win an 11th straight Bundesliga title while on loan in Germany (Picture: Getty)

have risked irking further by opting not to sign Joao Cancelo permanently from .

The Portugal international fell out with in January and was sent on loan having fallen behind youngster Rico Lewis in the Spaniard’s pecking order.

Cencelo made 11 starts under Tuchel and came on as a second half substitute in Saturday’s chaotic Bundesliga title decider against Koln.

and that the player appeared happy in Munich.

‘I have the impression that he feels very comfortable here,’ said Tuchel. ‘But in the end all parties are part of the decision.

‘His desire in training is unique. I have the feeling that he is really happy here. We’ll discuss everything else after the end of the season.’

Bayern retain an option to make the former Juventus star’s move a permanent one at a cost of €70m but, according to , they have opted against activating that clause.

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Arsenal, meanwhile, retain an interest in the versatile full-back with Mikel Arteta keen to add further strength in depth after his team ran out of steam in the final weeks of the season.

Takehiro Tomiyasu is unlikely to be fit for the start of next season following the serious knee injury he sustained in March and Kieran Tierney almost certain to depart amid interest from Newcastle.

after the impact both Oleksandr Zinchenko and Gabriel Jesus had in their maiden campaigns in north London.

The Premier League, however, remains City’s best chance of attracting a significant fee with Barcelona, who also retain an interest, focusing their summer efforts on returning Lionel Messi to Camp Nou.

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