Barcelona are stepping up their interest in Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo.

Barca want to takeover Cancelo's loan from Bayern Munich next season. The Portugal international joined Bayern in January.

Sport says Cancelo's agent Jorge Mendes has been in Barcelona this weekend for talks over the fullback.

Cancelo would be receptive to moving to the Blaugrana and Mendes is looking for a season-long loan, with an option to buy.

For their part, Barca are keen to get a deal closed.