Coming live from Fabrizio Romano, Done Deal🚨Manchester United agrees deal in principle with Barcelona for star defender as club ready to double his wage ‘offer irresistible’. Manchester United are now expected to sign Barcelona’s Ronald Araujo this summer as they look to replace Raphael Varane whose contract expires at the end of the month. According to reports, The Red Devils are prepared to double his current wages (from £114,000 to £228,000 per week) as they succeed in convincing him to move to Old Trafford this summer. Araújo move to Old Trafford is imminent as Barcelona accepts £55m fee. The fans are celebrating to this deal finally we have a one of the best moving to old Trafford🙀😱🙀
Manchester United are set to sign a new central defender this summer as Raphael Varane’s contract nears its end. One of the prominent candidates is Barcelona’s Ronald Araujo. According to a report from Sport, Manchester United are making significant efforts to acquire the Uruguayan defender.
The Red Devils are reportedly prepared to nearly double Araujo’s current salary, offering him a weekly wage of £228,000, up from £114,000. Meanwhile, Barcelona is keen on extending Araujo’s contract beyond June 2026. If an extension isn’t agreed upon, Barcelona is expected to demand at least £63.5 million for his transfer.
Araujo has been impressive in La Liga, achieving a 90 percent pass completion rate and averaging nearly three long balls per game. He also excels in aerial challenges with a 73 percent success rate, and averages 4.3 recoveries and 2.5 clearances per game, making him a strong contender to replace Varane.
However, Manchester United should be wary of his injury history. Since the 2020/21 season, Araujo has missed nearly 75 games due to injuries. This is similar to the injury issues Varane has faced. Given these concerns, Manchester United should consider offering no more than £45 million for Araujo.
The club has been plagued by defensive injuries over the past year, so it is crucial to avoid overspending on another injury-prone center-back. While Araujo would be a valuable addition, the club must negotiate wisely to secure a reliable player without risking financial overinvestment.
