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A new phase in the negotiations

Joao Cancelo was left visibly frustrated after an incomplete registration prevented his official unveiling to the Barcelona crowd ahead of the Joan Gamper Trophy. The Portuguese full-back stormed down the Camp Nou tunnel as his protracted permanent move from Al-Hilal hit a sudden administrative snag.

Can the young Egyptian currently play a leading role?

Barcelona have parked their pursuit of Julian Alvarez after Atletico Madrid rejected a €100m offer for the Argentine striker. Sporting director Deco and manager Hansi Flick are now exploring alternative targets to replace Robert Lewandowski before the transfer window closes.