manchester united They would be willing to make a “significant offer” to sign Barcelona star Ronald Araujo, according to the Spanish media Transfers.
After a disappointing campaign last season, the Red Devils decided to strengthen their defense by signing Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro in the summer. However, Yoro is yet to debut for his new club due to his injury and is expected to return next month.
United would need to sign some new centre-backs next year, as Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof's existing agreements will expire at the end of this term.
Erik ten HagThe team has the option to extend Maguire's contract for another year and it remains to be seen whether or not they activate it in the coming weeks. Furthermore, Jonny Evans' current contract will also expire next summer.
Now, Transfers He claims that Manchester United are interested in signing Araujo to strengthen their defense and are willing to make a “significant offer” to attract him to Old Trafford.
Araujo to Manchester United
The Uruguayan has entered the final two years of his current contract and has been in talks with Barcelona for a new deal. Talks between the two parties have progressed well, but he is yet to sign an extension and United are waiting to pounce if an extension ultimately cannot be agreed.
Araujo would be available at a reduced price next summer if his contractual situation remains the same. The Spanish media claims that Man Utd is not the only club in this race as Chelsea We are also interested in getting your signature.
Araujo, who stands 6 feet 3 inches tall, is fast, strong, good in the air and efficient in defensive contributions. The 25-year-old is a talented player and has great potential.
The defender is valued at around £58 million per Transfer market and Barcelona will not allow him to leave for cheap if they are forced to take advantage of him.
However, he has had some injury problems in recent years and is currently out until the new year. So the record first division Champions will have to be very careful with that before making any potential attacks for him.