Barcelona star Ronald Araujo ‘has received Premier League transfer offers’ amid Man Utd and Chelsea interest
BARCELONA aim to fend of interest from Premier League clubs Manchester United and Chelsea for Ronald Araujo, according to reports.
Araujo has had a breakout season for Barcelona this campaign and courted the interest of Europe’s top clubs.
And reports say the 23-year-old wants to be paid more than Barcelona are currently offering in the latest contract renewal.
According to SPORT, Barcelona must raise their offer if they have any hope of keeping one of their best assets at the club.
ESPN reported last month that 23-year-old earns £4.2million a year at the Nou Camp, or £80,000 a week.
Barcelona have tied down Ansu Fati and Pedri to new deals recently and Araujo wants a salary to match Barca’s other youngsters.
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Manchester United are said to be very keen on Barcelona’s key man and are lining up a transfer move this summer.
Chelsea cannot sign players due the UK government imposing sanctions on the club and Roman Abramovich.
And that puts Man Utd in pole position to land him as part of their summer revolution.
Barcelona and Xavi plan to sit down with the player and his agent this week to discuss a new deal.
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However, Xavi has stated that the 23-year-old can be sold for profit as Premier League clubs circle.
It could be smart business for a club like Manchester United, who are well known for overpaying for defenders like Harry Maguire.