Manchester United ready to battle Liverpool, Chelsea for Barcelona defender

Manchester United ready to battle Liverpool, Chelsea for Barcelona defender

Manchester United have apparently emerged as the latest big club to register an interest in Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo.

While six of the Uruguayan international’s 19 appearances in all competitions this season have come from the substitutes’ bench, the defender has established himself as a significant player under new boss Xavi.

Nevertheless, the 22-year-old has only 18 months left on his contract, making him a candidate for a deal according to club officials.

As indicated by El Nacional, Manchester United are mulling over whether to make an approach for Araujo during the January transfer window.

Notwithstanding having a variety of high-profile choices in that area of the pitch, United have struggled in defence all through the current campaign.

The report guarantees that Araujo, who has also been connected with Liverpool and Chelsea, is accessible for a fee of around £30m.