Man Utd and Chelsea hold talks to sign Ronald Araujo

manchester united and Chelsea they would have held talks to sign Barcelona star Ronald Araujo this summer, according to transfer journalist Graeme Bailey.

Having suffered a disappointing campaign this season, the Red Devils are keen to strengthen their squad in the next window to turn their fortunes around next season.

Erik ten Hag He is reportedly planning to revamp the backline and several players have been linked with a move to Old Trafford in recent months. Jarrad Branthwaite, Jean-Clair Todibo and Antonio Silva have all been suggested as serious targets with Araujo now emerging as a key option.

Exterior wall has reported about TBR Football that Barcelona are interested in retaining their star beyond this season, so they are in talks to extend the defender's contract.

However, the journalist states that several people in the Barcelona hierarchy believe that selling the Uruguayan would be the right decision for the club to overcome its financial problems.

Battle

So, Exterior wall He assures that this situation has alerted some clubs in Europe, including Man Utd and Chelsea, and that they have already held talks with intermediaries to sign the South American.

However, the journalist states that if Araujo left the Catalan club it would not be easy for Manchester United or Chelsea to sign him, since Bayern Munich is also interested in signing him.

After a disappointing campaign this season, Chelsea are expected to stay busy in the next window to strengthen their squad and it appears they are planning to reinforce their defensive line.

Araujo is a highly talented player and has the potential to become one of the best defenders in the world in the future. He is very fast, extremely strong, good in the air, efficient in defensive contributions and also has the efficiency to leave his mark in the opposition area during set pieces.

The Barcelona star would be a huge coup for Man Utd or Chelsea if either club were to acquire him this summer. However, it is very unlikely that the Blaugrana will let their star leave and it is possible that the defender does not want to leave the club, as he has expressed several times that he loves Barcelona.

Therefore, Man Utd or Chelsea will likely have to explore other alternative targets to reinforce their defensive line in the next transfer window.