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Watch out Barcelona! Man Utd join Bayern in transfer race for Ronald Araujo as they weigh up €80m bid for defender

The Uruguayan defender is much sought after by several elite European clubs. Among them, Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel happens to be a huge admirer of Araujo, but Barcelona's insistence on a €80m (£69m/$88m) transfer fee saw the Bundesliga champions retreat.According to <a href="https://twitter.com/Plettigoal/status/1746960810927161732" target="_blank">Sky Germany</a>, United are the latest outfit to show interest in the player and have made a formal enquiry to Barcelona. The Catalan outfit have once again confirmed they are not willing to part ways with a prized asset for anything less than €80m, leaving United weighing up the possibility of a mega summer bid.

WHAT HAPPENED?

It is believed that Araujo is eager to continue his career at Barcelona and will not force a move in the winter. However, that has not deterred potential suitors and it is believed that both Bayern and United will return in the summer for the player.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Although Araujo has been an assured presence for Barcelona for the majority of the campaign, he was given his marching orders in the Spanish Super Cup final against Real Madrid after picking up two yellow cards. He also gave away a penalty which saw Vincius Jr. convert from the spot to complete his <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/watch-vinicius-junior-brutally-taunts-barcelona-bench-4-1-hand-signal-after-ronald-araujo-red-card-super-cup-xavi/bltc2994552a5ab0c16" target="_blank">hat-trick in a 4-1 win</a> for Madrid.

DID YOU KNOW?

Barcelona will most likely hold on to Araujo for now, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/rumours-man-utd-barcelona-ronald-araujo-transfer-talk-bayern-munich/blt094fd250a9129ea0#cse72aed8fe7a7407a" target="_blank">but speculation over his future will continue</a> to rage until the summer. His contract expires in 2026 and he has a reported release clause of €1B to fend away any potential interest from other clubs.

WHAT NEXT FOR ARAUJO?

Watch out Barcelona! Man Utd join Bayern in transfer race for Ronald Araujo as they weigh up €80m bid for defender | Goal.com India

Manchester United have reportedly joined Bayern Munich in the transfer race for Ronald Araujo, as they mull an €80m bid for the Barcelona defender.

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