Manchester City's Joao Cancelo set for Barcelona medical ahead of loan move

Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo is set to undergo a medical examination this Friday in anticipation of his loan transfer to Barcelona, as confirmed by journalist Achraf Ben Ayad.

Recent developments indicate that Cancelo's move to Barcelona is imminent, with the player awaiting the green light from both clubs before finalizing the deal. Once all the details are in order, he is reportedly scheduled to fly to Barcelona on Thursday.

Initially, Barcelona encountered complications in the Financial Fair Play department, which temporarily stalled the operation. However, the permanent transfer of Ousmane Dembele to Paris Saint-Germain has created the necessary financial space for the Blaugrana to accommodate Cancelo.

Barcelona have set a €25 million fee for his potential permanent signing, contingent on meeting specific conditions.

Should Barcelona progress to the Round of 16 in the UEFA Champions League this season, Cancelo's deal will become permanent, regardless of other circumstances. During his loan tenure, both clubs will share his salary, with Barcelona assuming a significant portion.

The impending arrival of Cancelo is a welcome relief for Barcelona, as coach Xavi Hernandez has been advocating for a right-back throughout the summer. Currently lacking a fully-fledged right-back on their roster, Cancelo's transfer is highly anticipated.

However, it is unlikely that Cancelo will be match-fit for the upcoming fixture against Villarreal this weekend, with his potential debut expected to take place on September 3 against Osasuna.