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Manchester United have reportedly made an “provide” for Barcelona centre-back Ronald Araujo.
In the course of the January switch window, United handed Ruben Amorim two new defenders. Patrick Dorgu arrived from Leece to play as a wing-back and Ayden Heaven left Arsenal to play as a centre-back within the Portuguese tactician’s again three.
Nevertheless, the Crimson Devils nonetheless seem gentle in central defence, having parted methods with each Jonny Evans and Victor Lindelof on the finish of the season.
As such, despite the fact that the membership’s hierarchy are prioritising their assault, Amorim can be higher off with a further defender in his ranks. Curiously, a report suggests United are engaged on making that occur.
In line with studies in Spain, as relayed by the Manchester Evening News, United have launched an “provide” to signal Araujo from Barcelona.
Araujo was handed a brand new contract solely in January and is now tied to the Camp Nou till 2031.
Nonetheless, query marks stay over his long run future on the membership, owing to his health struggles and lack of minutes below Hansi Flick.
The Uruguayan isn’t thought of an indispensable determine at Barca and it’s understood he may very well be sacrificed this summer time, because the La Liga giants need to increase funds to set off the discharge clause in Nico Williams’ contract.
It’s claimed that Bayern Munich and Juventus have additionally made an method for the 26-year-old.
The Blaugrana are reportedly prepared to “open the door” to his exit for a charge within the area of £34 million.
Contemplating Araujo’s current kind, damage points, and Barcelona’s asking value, it could be greatest for United to look elsewhere to strengthen their backline.
Just lately, The Peoples Particular person relayed a report claiming United are all for AS Roma star Evan Ndicka. The Ivorian was certainly one of Serie A’s greatest centre-backs throughout the just lately concluded marketing campaign.
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