According to Mundo Deportivo (via SportWitness), Barcelona Defender Ronald Araujo is aware of ArsenalThe interest in signing him during the current winter. transfer window.
The Uruguayan international recovered from a hamstring injury last month but has barely played for the Blaugrana under manager Hansi Flick. The centre-back has only made one appearance in the Copa del Rey and Flick prefers to stick with Pau Cubarsi and Íñigo Martínez in the heart of the defence.
according to Sports WorldThe Catalan heavyweights are also working to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Jonathan Tah on a free transfer when his contract expires in the summer. Taking everything into account, Araujo has made the decision to face a new challenge outside of Barcelona.
There is “great interest” from Arsenal and Juventus in signing him this month and the defender is aware of this. Sports World claim the Gunners could have the advantage over the Bianconeri in the transfer race with the 25-year-old prioritizing a move to the English top flight.
The talented defender believes he would fit into Arsenal's style of play under the manager. Mikel Arteta. Barcelona have no plans to consider loan proposals for their prized asset but are open to his permanent departure if they receive an irrefutable offer on the table from Arsenal.
Market opportunity
Araujo is one of the best centre-backs plying his trade in European football. The Uruguayan has been exceptional with Barcelona. He is a center back with good ball play and good aerial presence. The 25-year-old also impressed with his positioning and would fit in well with the Gunners.
Arsenal have two fantastic centre-backs William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes, but manager Mikel Arteta could be wary of the possibility of injuries. Saliba's back injury during the 2022/23 season played a huge role in the Gunners' decline in form, as they missed out on the league title.
The Gunners have no problems with either defender at the moment, but Arteta may want a solid competitor. Araujo could be seen as a market opportunity by Arsenal. The Uruguayan is listed in £46 million by Transfermarkt. It would be a great purchase for a similar package this winter.
