Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing 25-year-old Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo, who will soon join Juventus.
According to a report from Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, Arsenal have joined the race to sign Ronald Araujo, who is closing in on a move to Juventus. Arsenal need a quality central defender to complete the defensive unit, and the 25-year-old would have been an exceptional acquisition.
The South American defender has proven himself to be one of the best defenders in La Liga, and he could have improved Arsenal immensely. The Gunners already have three quality central defenders in William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes and Riccardo Calafiori. Araujo would have been another exceptional addition.
The 25-year-old is at the peak of his powers, and he could have made an instant impact in the Premier League. The Barcelona defender is capable of operating as a central defender as well as a full-back. His versatility would have been an added bonus. Recent reports have also linked him with Chelsea.
The player is now closing in on a move to Juventus according to La Repubblica via Il Bianconera, and it will be interesting to see if he can make his mark in Serie A football. The Bianconeri are looking to sign him on a loan with an obligation to buy.
There is no doubt that Ronald Araujo has the quality to play for the biggest clubs in the world, and he could improve the Serie A outfit immensely. Signing a player of his quality will be a major boost for the Italian outfit, and it remains to be seen whether they can get the deal across the line.
Araujo departure could boost Barcelona’s finances
Ronald Aruajo’s departure will be a major blow for Barcelona. The Catalan outfit are already going through financial difficulties, and it will be interesting to see if they can replace him adequately.
With that said, his departure could boost their finances in the short term. Barcelona were struggling to register some of their players due to financial issues, and the departure of the 25-year-old could solve that problem for now.
It will be interesting to see if Arsenal can hijack his move to the Serie A club. There is no doubt that they have more financial resources compared to Juventus and they would be an exciting destination for the players as well. They have been pushing for major trophies in recent seasons and they could provide the South American with the opportunity to compete at a higher level.
