La Liga champions Barcelona are reportedly considering raising funds for the summer by selling Ronald Araujo, a target for Manchester United.
According to a report by Spanish outlet SPORT, Ronald Araujo might have to leave Barcelona in the summer transfer window. The reigning La Liga champions are mulling over a sale to balance their books heading into the summer transfer window. Meanwhile, the Uruguayan international is a target for Manchester United and other European bigwigs.
The Rise and Rise of Ronald Araujo
Ronald Araujo has come leaps and bounds since joining Barcelona from Boston River in August 2018. The 24-year-old flew under the radar of many top clubs when he arrived in Catalonia over half a decade ago. And he has justified Barcelona’s decision to invest in him by blossoming into a world-class defender.
In addition, the Uruguayan international has become a pivotal figure for La Celeste, rising in stature on the international stage. Meanwhile, he has become one of Barcelona’s four designated captains this season, showing how crucial a figure he has become for the Blaugrana.
A few fitness issues have plagued Ronald Araujo this season, but he has still racked up over 2,000 minutes of game time thus far. Meanwhile, the player’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs that want to take advantage of Barcelona’s financial woes. Manchester United will be one of his prospective suitors.
Ronald Araujo on Manchester United Radar
Manchester United’s interest in Araujo stems from the uncertainties surrounding the futures of Raphael Varane, Harry Maguire, and Victor Lindelof. Varane, in particular, will likely leave the Red Devils in the summer transfer window. So, it behoves Manchester United to invest in a right-footed centre-back.
Several candidates have emerged on Manchester United’s radar, with Ronald Araujo being a viable target. The report by SPORT has revealed that Barcelona might cash in on the 24-year-old for €100 million to balance the books. But convincing the player to leave might be a tall order, as he is settled at the Catalan club.
While recent reports have claimed that Araujo is intrigued by a Premier League move, he is happy as a Barcelona player. Meanwhile, it will be interesting to see if Manchester United are open to paying €100 million to sign the Uruguayan international amid their Financial Fair Play issues.
