Arsenal are keen to sign Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo in January.
The versatile international Uruguayan is eager to leave Barcelona this month and the Spanish club holds out for a fee of around 70-80 million euros. according to MARCArsenal are monitoring his situation and could make a bid for the player in the coming days.
The coach of Barcelona, Hansi Flick, has said about his future: “It’s not my job to talk about it, but I want him on my team. He’s one of the best defenders.”
Arsenal could certainly use another quality defender and the 25-year-old would be an outstanding signing for them. He has been one of the best defenders in La Liga in recent seasons and could improve Arsenal immensely.
Arsenal are hoping to win the league title and the UEFA Champions League next season and need quality with more depth. Bringing in a proven performer like Araujo would be a wise decision.
The 25-year-old has proven himself in Spanish football and has the quality to succeed in England as well. He will look to establish himself as a key player for Arsenal if the transfer goes through. It will be interesting to see if Arsenal are prepared to break the bank for him this month.
has been linked with Manchester United and Juventus too
Araujo would be an excellent investment
Although the asking price is quite high, the player has the quality to justify the investment in the coming seasons. He is entering the prime years of his career and could improve even more with training and experience. He has all the attributes to become a world-class player for the London club.
Meanwhile, Arsenal are pushing Liverpool in the title race and will be hoping to go all the way this season. While there is no doubt that the 25-year-old Barcelona star would improve them, they also need to improve in other areas of their squad. A quality striker could make a huge difference to them in the final third. It will be interesting to see if they are willing to prioritize an Araujo move, despite the acute need for a dynamic forward.
