According to a Spanish media Sports World, Arsenal They are very interested in the possibility of signing Barcelona centre-back Ronald Araujo during the current winter transfer window.
The Gunners have one of the best defenses in the world. first division. William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes have formed a brilliant partnership at the heart of London's heavyweight backline.
Despite this, Arsenal continue to be linked with high-profile central defenders and Sports World They claim Arsenal are ready to fight Juventus to sign Araujo before the transfer deadline.
The Gunners have already made their move for the Uruguayan star and are 'willing to bet big' on his signing. Araujo's future hangs in the balance amid his reduced playing time since his return from injury.
The defender has fallen down the pecking order behind Iñigo Martínez and Pau Cubarsi and could reportedly push for a new club with Barcelona also preparing to sign Jonathan Tah on a free transfer in the summer.
Chance
The Gunners do not need another prominent central defender for the campaign, but signing Araujo could be a market opportunity. The 25-year-old is one of the best centre-backs plying his trade in European football.
He £46m star He is an excellent defender who plays with the ball like Saliba and Gabriel. He has a strong aerial presence and likes to make clearances and ball recoveries. His versatile attributes would suit the Premier League.
His current contract with Barcelona ends at the end of next season. With the Catalan team's continued financial problems, they could open the door to a lucrative sale during the winter transfer market.
Juventus are also in the fight for his services and it remains to be seen if Arsenal can beat them to his signature.
Manager Mikel Arteta He may not guarantee regular minutes in the Premier League unless the club entertains the idea of parting ways with Saliba or Gabriel next summer, which seems unlikely to happen.
