Arsenal Rival Juventus to Sign Araujo from Barcelona | OneFootball

Juventus like their chances of landing Ronald Araujo, but they aren’t the only side after him, as Arsenal have shown interest in the Barcelona defender as well. They are preparing an offer to acquire him outright, Mundo Deportivo informs.

Instead, the Bianconeri propose an initial loan. The center-back just returned from injury. He’s keen on transferring because he reckons he’ll have a tough time unseating Pau Cubarsi and Inigo Martinez, who handled the position while he was on the mend. In addition, the Blaugrana are chasing after Jonathan Tah for the future. His short-term contract makes his departure likely.

Araujo would find similar competition at Arsenal, while Juventus are short-handed due to Gleison Bremer’s season-ending injury and the ousting of Danilo. According to La Repubblica, the Uruguayan international has accepted the offer of the Old Lady, which is trying to come to terms with his side.

The Turin-based team might add two defenders in January. Feyenoord recently rebuffed them again for David Hancko. They are waiting for the result of a meeting between Jorge Mendes and Benfica concerning Antonio Silva, Sky reports.

Barcelona obtained a temporary permission to field Dani Olmo and Pau Victor, which might delay their exits.

Our Take on Araujo, Arsenal, and Juventus

They can’t compete with a Premier League side money-wise, especially after emptying their clip in the summer, but they can offer more game-time, as the Gunners have two rock-solid starters. His injury history and lack of game shape are the main reservations, but they aren’t in a position to be too picky.