Flocking to Twitter, many Liverpool fans have erupted with their verdicts as a transfer claim emerged involving Barcelona gem Ronald Araujo.

The 22-year-old, who is currently a regular in the Catalans' backline, has already impressed his new boss Xavi with his 'excellent character' and positivity in training (Heavy).

Indeed, Araujo's form over this past year has also garnered praise from club legends like Gerard Pique, with the World Cup-winning defender saying that the Barcelona youngster will be a top centre-half for the next '10 or 15 years'.

Steadily earning a name for himself in La Liga, his performances have also attracted attention from some of the Premier League's biggest names, including Liverpool. According to ESPN correspondents Moisés Llorens and Samuel Marsden, the Reds and FSG have sent representatives in an approach to the player amid his contract dispute at the Camp Nou.

His current deal expires in 2023 and Barcelona apparently see Araujo as 'key to the future' of their club, but they are aware the 'greats of the Premier League' pose a real transfer threat. This is where Liverpool and Chelsea come in, with both clubs said to be 'on the prowl'.

Liverpool fans erupt...

As FSG make their first move for Aruajo by sending emissaries to Catalonia, it's little wonder this news has prompted many Liverpool fans to erupt on Twitter.

The Uruguay international, who Pique also called 'physically strong, fast and powerful', is a valuable commodity with plenty of sell-on value and a winding-down contract.

Liverpool's stance in potential negotiations is strengthened by his precarious situation, and Barca could feasibly be put under a bit of pressure to sell if he continues to delay a renewal.

Lauded as a centre-back who 'has everything' by Pique, Araujo would surely strengthen Liverpool's backline.

Here's what these Reds supporters thought of this development:

"Ello, Ello, here we go."

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"ain't no way lol."

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"Only watched him a handful of times but I've been impressed ngl."

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"Uhm yes please"

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"OMDSSSS please make it happen"

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"If it happens I'll be madly happy!! Liverpool needs Uruguayans again!!"

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"I’d have this guy over Gomez any day of the week. Gomez is good but he’s older and injury prone. Araujo would be an insane option"

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