Manchester City are reportedly keen on signing 24-year-old Uruguayan winger Maximilian Araujo from Sporting CP.
According to a report by Football Insider, Manchester City are plotting a move for 24-year-old Sporting CP winger Maximilian Araujo, and it will be interesting to see if they can get the deal done.
Araujo has been a useful player for Sporting CP this season, and former manager Ruben Amorim played a key role in his development. The 24-year-old is versatile enough to operate as a wing-back as well as a left-back. Manchester City could certainly use reinforcements in that department, and the versatile Uruguayan international could prove to be a handy option to have.
The Portuguese club paid around £13.6 million to sign the player, and they will look to make a substantial profit on him. Whether Manchester City can agree on a reasonable deal with the Portuguese outfit remains to be seen.
Manchester City are one of the wealthiest clubs in the world, and they have to financial muscle to sign the best players. The Premier League champions need to add more depth and quality to the side to win major trophies once again. Signing a versatile winger who is capable of operating as a full-back would be a wise decision.
Manchester City need reinforcements in wide areas
Manchester City are currently lacking a specialist left-back, and they have had to use Josko Gvardiol in that role. The Croatian international is more suited to the role of a central defender instead. In addition to that, Jack Grealish has been quite underwhelming, and Manchester City need more depth in the wide areas.
The 24-year-old will be tempted to join a big club like Manchester City, and it would be an exceptional opportunity for him. Maximilian Araujo has the physical and technical attributes to do well in English football and Pep Guardiola could take his game to a whole new level.
Manchester City have a proven track record when it comes to winning major trophies, and the 24-year-old will be able to fulfil his ambitions with them. It remains to be seen whether all parties can secure an agreement in the coming months.
