Man United remains in the race to sign Ronald Araujo

According to a Spanish media Sport, manchester united They are still interested in getting the signature of Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo this winter.

The Mancun giants have been linked with the Uruguayan star in recent years and Sport They claim they were interested in signing him last summer before his injury in the Copa América.

Araujo is now back to full fitness and Man United remain interested in his services. However, there are doubts about whether the center-back would like coach Ruben Amorim's sporting project.

Barcelona are willing to consider releasing the 25-year-old for £46m over the winter transfer window.

Unlikely agreement

Araujo has been an immense contributor for Barcelona in the Spanish top flight, but his influence has been reduced due to his absence through injury. Pau Cubarsi and Iñigo Martínez have become the pillars of the central defense under the command of Hansi Flick.

The Uruguayan is warming up the bench for the Catalan team. Your situation may not improve. the club is working hard behind the scenes to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Jonathan Tah on a free transfer at the end of the campaign.

He seems determined to leave the Blaugrana as soon as possible, but United may no longer be a solution for him. Araujo may not want to join a club languishing in 13th place in the standings. first division after 20 games played.

The Uruguayan has other suitors such as Arsenal and Juventus, and you might prefer to join one of them. Meanwhile, United also do not have the financial capacity to meet Barcelona's demands unless an initial loan deal is agreed.

The Red Devils are walking a tightrope with the Benefits and Sustainability Rules and may not be able to afford a permanent transfer. This could leave them out of the transfer race as Barcelona hope for a cash deal.

United look set to miss out on the chance to sign their long-term target. They could have the funds to sign him in the summer, but Araujo could decide to leave the Blaugrana during the current winter transfer window.