How Rashford and Cancelo are affected in Barcelona's pursuit for Juventus star

Barcelona have reportedly registered interest in signing Juventus's versatile 26-year-old Andrea Cambiaso ahead of the summer transfer window. 

However, extracting him from Turin will be a highly complicated and expensive operation. The Italy international recently signed a lucrative contract extension keeping him tied to the Bianconeri until 2029. 

According to Gazetta dello Sport, per Goal, Juventus currently view him as a fundamental, first-choice pillar of their squad. The club’s leadership are reportedly demanding a substantial transfer fee north of €50 million to even consider a sale. 

Their resistance to his sale has seen them successfully fend off concrete interest from Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in recent windows.

 Despite the high asking price, Juventus's ongoing financial uncertainty and the possibility of failing to secure UEFA Champions League football for next season could eventually compel the Italian club to negotiate.

Barcelona value Cambiaso’s ultra-modern profile, specifically the tactical flexibility he affords managers. Over the current campaign, Cambiaso has been a standout performer in Italy, registering three goals and four assists in 39 appearances across all competitions. 

Crucially, his unique ability to seamlessly operate as both a dynamic left-back and an advanced left-winger provides structural utility for the cash-strapped Catalan giants. 

Securing a versatile "two-in-one" asset like Cambiaso could impact Barcelona's summer transfer plans, potentially giving manager Hansi Flick the exact tactical coverage needed to abandon the expensive permanent acquisitions of current loan stars João Cancelo and Marcus Rashford.