Barcelona coach Xavi has revealed they had a January deal in place for Manchester City fullback Joao Cancelo.

Cancelo has spent the second-half of the season on-loan with Bayern Munich.

Xavi recalled: "We wanted to sign him in January.

"He was offered to us and we said yes. But Manchester City discussed it and told us they didn't want him to come to Barcelona."

Barca are again interested in Cancelo for next season.