It’s no secret that Barcelona have had issues at right-back for many years, although this has been solved in the interim by Joao Cancelo, who has excelled since joining the Catalans on a season-long loan deal from Manchester City during the summer.
Cancelo appeared to be very out of favour at the reigning European and Premier League champions, and it would not be entirely surprising if Barcelona looked to sign him on a permanent basis, providing that they are able to afford to do so.
Alongside the possible permanent signing of Cancelo, Barcelona may also look to address the right-back situation in the long term, with the Portuguese being 29. Currently, there is no natural backup in the first team squad, and with Sporting Director Deco looking to prioritise younger players being signed, it may well that the club follow this avenue at right-back.
Should they do so, one of their options could be Michael Kayode. The 19-year-old has had an excellent breakout season for Fiorentina, especially himself as their first-choice right back. Barcelona are well aware of him, with 90min (via Fichajes) reporting that they are keeping tabs on the teenager’s development at the Serie A side. However, Manchester United and Arsenal are also said to be interested too.
Kayode is an excellent defensive right-back. He has proven himself so far this season to be very adept in defensive situations, particularly in 1v1 duels. He is a strong tackler and has excellent athleticism. He is also very good with the ball at his feet, which would appeal to Barcelona given that they love to dominate possession.
Kayode would fit the system that worked so well for Barcelona (defensively) last season, which saw Jules Kounde played as a defensive-minded full-back on the right side. This is a role that Kayode would be excellent for, and he can attack fairly well, although nowhere near to the level that Cancelo does.
It would not be entirely surprising to see Barcelona enter the market next summer for a younger right-back option, although they do already have Julian Araujo under contract, and the Mexican international has impressed during his loan spell at Las Palmas this season. Still, it could be an area that is addressed.
If it is, Kayode would be an excellent option, although as with Barcelona in the last few years, their financial situation would need to be factored in. If they spend a significant amount on Cancelo, they may not be able to afford another right-back, especially with several other players likely to be targeted.
zumackmsz
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Barcelona vs Real Madrid tomorrow
zukalorz
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they need their ref assistance back
Shame on Manchester united because they are always a woeful failure in all Manchester united history
hakbcklop
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they need their ref assistance back
where are ur evidence u fool
Strangerthings
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Dest has been doing great lately but he probably found his level so I can understand if they still don't want him when he returns from his PSV loan. Araujo has been doing good as well with Las Palmas and even put up a decent performance against RM with them. When he returns from his loan why not just use him?
That’s literally what I said Julian araujo had been doing well, if he keeps it up. He will definitely be tested. As for dest no matter how good he does I don’t think Barca would want him back, the club has already accepted he isn’t for them
teeacdlpr
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they need their ref assistance back
FuckEverything
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Julian araujo was doing well before he got injured but Sergino dest has lost favour with Barca, I don’t think they’d ever want him to play for them
Dest has been doing great lately but he probably found his level so I can understand if they still don't want him when he returns from his PSV loan. Araujo has been doing good as well with Las Palmas and even put up a decent performance against RM with them. When he returns from his loan why not just use him?
Strangerthings
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What about Julian Araujo and Sergino Dest
Julian araujo was doing well before he got injured but Sergino dest has lost favour with Barca, I don’t think they’d ever want him to play for them
FuckEverything
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What about Julian Araujo and Sergino Dest
Zesabclstu
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will Arsenal sign right back Michael kayode Replace Tomyesu