Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola ready to launch move for Barcelona defender Nelson Semedo to provide stern competition for Kyle Walker

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City are understood to be open to a swap deal involving Joao Cancelo, the Portugal international who cost £60million from Juventus last summer.

Cancelo has flattered to deceive since, making just eight Premier League starts, and Guardiola believes Walker requires tougher competition at right back.