Manchester United are favourites to sign Uruguayan and Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo this summer amid his ongoing contract stand-off.
The Uruguayan has been a regular starter under new boss Xavi Hernandez this campaign.
Time is of essence for the Spanish giants as the 23 year old’s current deal expires in June 2023, however, he snubbed a fresh proposal, deeming the offer insufficient.
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It is believed that the signings of Andreas Christensen to Barcelona ahead of next season is having a negative impact in the negotiations of Araujo‘s new offer.
Andreas Christensen who plays in the same position as Araujo will earn six million euros a year which surpasses what Barcelona are proposing for Araujo‘s new contract.
It is now reported that the Uruguayan could be sold during the summer transfer window if the club couldn’t meet his demands.
A number of clubs are interested in Araujo, and Manchester United are front runners for the Uruguayan’s signature.
However, a report from ABC claims that United are willing to double the contract offer from Barcelona (£3.33 million) to lure him to Old Trafford, which is around £128,000-a-week.
The 23 year old could be considered as a strong competitor for Harry Maguire, who has had a terrible season so far.
Araujo with his good concentration could be an ideal partner for Raphael Varane going forward.
The £36m-rated star has impressed from his new role at right-back with two goals from six outings.
It is something that he has been working around, given he played in the same position for Uruguay lately.
Araujo could be regarded as a solution With both Diogo Dalot and Aaron Wan-Bissaka struggling for consistency.
