According to TBR Football, Manchester United has allegedly started negotiations to buy Ronald Araujo, a defender for Barcelona, during the summer transfer season.

Given the uncertain futures of members of Erik ten Hag’s team, the Red Devils may decide later in the season to focus on bolstering their defence. The Manchester squad may have a big transfer window under INEOS’s management as Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his group try to steer the team in the correct path.

Ten Hag’s team has had a patchy season, so it goes without saying that INEOS will be looking to bolster its ranks. The Red Devils have struggled this season and have a long way to go before they can play in the Champions League.

Man Utd and Ronald Araujo have held talks.
United has communicated with middlemen
Ronaldo Araujo Barcelona
TBR Football reports that United has communicated with middlemen about Barcelona center-back Araujo. Newcastle United, Chelsea, Bayern Munich, and Arsenal are rumoured to be interested in well. Some officials at the Spanish team believe it could be time to cash in on the defence.

Xavi Hernandez has called Araujo “spectacular.” It is believed that his contract contains a release clause of about £856 million. Even though it’s improbable that any club would agree to sign him for that much, the Spanish team may have competition to retain him around the summer transfer window.

Under ten Hag, United has had defensive struggles in the Premier League this year, giving up more shots conceded than just Sheffield United and Luton Town. Only the Blades have faced more shots on goal per ninety minutes, so custodian Andre Onana has had a lot of action in goal at Old Trafford.

As a result, when the summer transfer market opens for business, United may decide to give some emphasis to bolstering the defence. Even if the center-back pool isn’t entirely to blame for their defensive problems, ten Hag could certainly use another man in the back, particularly with the experienced Jonny Evans being forced to play more than United would have liked.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Ronald Araujo leads all Barcelona players in aerial duels won this season with an average of 2.4 per game in La Liga.

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Manchester United has reportedly already made a significant choice on Raphael Varane, per an ESPN report. The Red Devils decided not to renew the French international’s contract, which expired in the summer. As a result, he will be leaving on a free transfer later this year.

Additionally, according to the article, Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof, whose contracts expire in 2025, may go if a compelling offer is made. United may so find themselves without many choices at the back.