Arsenal have joined the race for him mark According to reports, Barcelona captain Ronald Araujo, who is also being pursued by Juventus.
The towering defender is currently recovering from a thigh injury that sidelined him for the first half of the season. When fully fit, Araujo is comfortably one of the the best quarterbacks on the planetboasting a fascinating blend of grace and flavor in both cases.
Barcelona had no intention of parting ways with Araujo this month or in the summer and were actively engaged in negotiations to extend his contract beyond its current expiry date of June 2026. However, talks of a the new deal has stalledand on Wednesday the news came out that Araujo had 'agreedA loan move to Juventus in January – to the surprise of everyone connected with Barcelona.
Arsenalfeeling a thick fog of uncertainty, have entered into discussions, according to the Spanish newspaper World of Sports.
The Gunners have a strong and established centre-back partnership of Gabriel and William Saliba, however, there could be room for Araujo to fight for a place at right-back. The Uruguay international was often moved from his natural position at length Xavi Hernandezhis tutelage, engaging in some exciting – and often successful – battles with Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior.
Mikel Arteta has been forced to field midfielder Thomas Partey on several occasions this season following extensive absences for Ben White and Jurrien Timber. The Arsenal manager has typically received one attitude of the cage to the activity of the club in the January transfer window, but most of them winter objectives have been forward-thinking options following Bukayo Saka's serious injury.
Barcelona has managed to navigate the first six months of the season almost entirely without Araujo and are closing in Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Jonathan Tah as a summer arrival on a free transfer.
World of Sports claim that if Araujo is not willing to extend his contract according to the club's current terms, Barcelona will seriously consider a sale while he can still command a substantial fee.