Manchester United have seemingly set their sights on signing Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo.
The Crimson Devils will possible look to bolster their squad this summer season, as Ruben Amorim appears to be like to make his mark. The Portuguese tactician, who swapped Sporting CP for Manchester United in November 2024, welcomed defender Patrick Dorgu and Ayden Heaven to the membership through the January switch window.
The 20-time English champions need to additional add to their defensive ranks in the summertime. They’ve reportedly formalised provide for Ronald Araujo, with a supposed ‘£50m bid’ on the desk. It’s unclear if the Uruguayan worldwide can be keen to depart Barcelona for Man United, particularly on condition that Amorim’s aspect could possibly be with out Champions League soccer subsequent season.
Araujo, 26, renewed his contract with Barcelona till 2031 earlier this yr however that hasn’t put an finish to solutions the participant and the membership may go their separate methods. He has had a number of harm issues within the final couple of years, and with Barca boss Hansi Flick preferring the centre-back partnership of Pau Cubarsi and Inigo Martinez, the 26-year-old has been restricted to solely six La Liga appearances this time period.
Manchester United revive curiosity in Ronald Araujo
If Man United are to make high-profile transfers, they must first make gross sales to be able to keep on the appropriate aspect with monetary rules. Each Jonny Evans and Victor Lindelof will exit the membership as free brokers upon the expiration of their respective contracts. It’s unclear when Lisandro Martinez will return after struggling an ACL harm in February, whereas Harry Maguire’s future at Outdated Trafford stays unsure.
Thus, the Crimson Devils can be compelled to handle their defensive conundrum regardless of splashing over €100 million on signing Leny Yoro and Matthijs de Ligt final summer season. INEOS have proven an curiosity in Araujo to strengthen their squad—one of many highly-rated centre-backs throughout Europe.
The Rivera-born star has remodeled 160 appearances for the Catalan giants, scoring 10 objectives. Primarily a centre-back by commerce, he also can function at right-back when required and do a job for his workforce. Araujo’s European expertise in addition to mixture of technical abilities and bodily attributes would make him a invaluable addition to United’s backline. He’s a frontrunner and may slot in effectively in Amorim’s rearguard alongside Yoro and De Ligt.
The Uruguayan, nevertheless, stays reluctant to depart Barcelona, having signed an extension till 2031 earlier this yr. So, INEOS have a job minimize out to influence Araujo to depart Camp Nou for United in the summertime, and their place could possibly be strengthened with the membership’s qualification to the Champions League.
I’m Rohan Sengupta from one of many busiest cities in India, Mumbai. A Journalism graduate with a eager curiosity in sports activities, soccer is one thing I merely can’t stay with out and writing, discussing and analyzing the sport is what I do 24*7.
