According to Spanish newspaper Sport, as translated and relayed by Sport Witness, a transfer update has emerged concerning Liverpool and Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo.
The Lowdown: Reds eye Catalans raid?
Over this past week, Liverpool haven't just been linked with a move for Araujo as other Barca stars reportedly attract the interest of Fenway Sports Group and manager Jurgen Klopp.
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It is believed that the La Liga giants' latest breakthrough rising star Gavi, who recently become the youngest ever debutant for Spain, is also on the Reds' wish list.
Sources state they are even willing to trigger his €50 million (£42m) release clause as Klopp seemingly eyes a Catalan raid.
Bringing the latest, Sport (via SW) has some news concerning another target from Barcelona in Araujo.
The Latest: Liverpool make Araujo contact...
According to the newspaper, Araujo has 'has been approached’ by Liverpool as Klopp eyes his potential signing in the summer amid his contract dispute.
The defender's current deal expires in 18 months, giving Barca and president Joan Laporta just two transfer windows to either sell for a fee or agree a renewal.
An extension offer has been put forward to Araujo by the club, but it is apparently below expectation as the Reds lurk.
The Verdict: Get it done?
Depending on whether the Uruguay international puts pen to paper on a new deal, Araujo could come as an astute centre-back option for Klopp at Anfield.
Still only 22-years-old, Araujo is versatile enough to play as a right-back as well as in the centre of defence - potentially gifting the Reds some strength in depth behind Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Described as a defender who 'has everything' by illustrious Barca legend Gerard Pique, the European giants apparently value Araujo at around €45m (£38m).
As the clock ticks down on the South American's current deal, you could even assume his club may be forced to accept less depending on contract developments.
La Liga expert and former Arsenal striker Kevin Campbell believes he is certainly worth the Liverpool plunge, recently explaining to Football Insider how Araujo would be a 'great signing'.
Indeed, there are plenty of incentives to move as Klopp and FSG watch his Camp Nou situation curiously ahead of a summer swoop.
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