According to the most recent news out of Spain, Man Utd has made Ronald Araujo of Barcelona a very attractive contract offer.

A article from AS today (news graphic below) claims that the current state of the market is having a significant impact on Uruguayan internationals.

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The South American and the Blaugrana reached a new deal two years ago that included a billion-euro release clause.

Araujo currently receives a weekly income of almost £124,000.

Man Utd has, however, just made a “offer” to significantly raise the center defender’s pay.

Although it is said that the Red Devils have “bet heavily” on the player, Bayern Munich has also placed a strong bid, so they are not the only team in the running.

According to AS, these suggestions prompted Araujo’s representatives to get in touch with Barcelona and discuss a contract enhancement that has, in part, distracted the center back.

Barca was eliminated from the Champions League after his red card against Paris Saint-Germain, and he performed mediocrely in the victory over Valencia on Monday.

Owing to severe financial difficulties, Barcelona has to generate €86 million, or €100 million, in order to fix their books.

Araujo is reportedly one of the few players in the team who can fetch them the £86 million cost, according to the Madrid-based media site.

The 25-year-old may end up departing the Catalan giants this summer due to distractions from pressure from bids from Manchester United and Bayern.

Do you think Man Utd should agree to a big deal in order to sign Ronald Araujo?