According to Daily Mail, Real Madrid are confident of signing Manchester City full-back Joao Cancelo next summer.

Real Madrid, who signed ex-Chelsea centre-back Antonio Rudiger and £72m defensive midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, are keen to continue making improvements to Carlo Ancelotti’s side.

Ancelotti is eager to upgrade the club’s full-back options and have identified Portugal international Cancelo as the ideal signing.

Real Madrid are reportedly confident of signing Cancelo for £45million from Manchester City next summer even though Cancelo’s current deal expires in 2027.

Adept at featuring both on the left and right flank, Cancelo chalked up over 50 appearances in all competitions last season and has yet to miss a match for Guardiola so far this campaign.