There are only two weeks remaining in the current transfer window, leaving very little time to finalize a deal that hasn't been thoroughly discussed with the selling club.
Joao Cancelo, who returned from a loan spell at Bayern Munich, is actively seeking a new club since he doesn't have a future at Manchester City.
The Portuguese player has shown interest in joining Barcelona, a team in need of an experienced right-back. However, the Catalans seem inclined toward a loan-to-buy arrangement rather than an outright purchase at this stage.
According to a report from The Athletic, neither the La Liga outfit nor the player's agent has approached City to make an offer. This lack of communication could greatly harm Xavi's chances of securing the player during this transfer window.
The report also highlights the strong interest in the 29-year-old from a Saudi Arabian club. If the defender learns about the substantial financial incentives likely to be offered, he might opt to move to the Saudi Pro League, a path chosen by many of his peers.
However, Barca might still have a slight advantage due to their newly appointed sporting director, Deco.