Initially, the news that Manchester City are willing to let Joao Cancelo leave on loan is an almighty shock. But is it really?
Cancelo has been a key player in Pep Guardiola's team for the last two seasons, redefining what it is to be a full-back and providing a world-class option on both sides of defence. With no senior left-back signed this summer, Cancelo had that flank to lose this season, but has found himself somewhere between both full-back spots and ultimately ended up as back-up in both positions.
Give Pep Guardiola's multiple comments over the attitude of his squad, and City's transfer stance on unhappy players, maybe it's not much of a surprise that Cancelo is being allowed to leave so suddenly.
