Chelsea have reportedly moved swiftly in response to Manchester United ’s ‘very strong’ transfer bid for Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo as uncertainty grows over his future at the Nou Camp.
Araujo has become a regular starter at centre-back since graduating from the La Liga club’s B team three years ago, making 26 appearances in all competitions this season.
But the 22-year-old’s contract will expire in the summer of 2023 and negotiations over a new deal are stalling, with the Uruguayan thought to currently be one of the lowest earners in Barcelona’s squad.
