Ronald Araujo looks increasingly likely to leave Barcelona this month as Juventus and Arsenal surround the Uruguayan defender, who is reportedly unhappy at the Catalan club. Speculation has been rife in recent days and is expected to continue for the remainder of the 2025 winter transfer window.
Juventus are currently pushing hard to sign Araujo and a deal could be cheaper than expected. Amid reports that Barcelona would only accept an offer of between €60-70 million, Sport have now claimed that this figure would be reduced to €45-50 million.
Barcelona will not let Ronald Araújo leave for less than 45 or 50 million euros. @jcarnesimpere
— Barcacentre (@barcacentre) January 9, 2025
Barcelona are not in a favorable position with Araujo, who only has 18 months left on his current contract. Talks over a new deal have stalled in recent months, so club officials will be aware that they need to cash in as soon as possible in order to receive as much money as possible.
It remains to be seen if Barcelona accepts the sale of Araujo before the end of the month. If so, it could allow for one or two signings to be made, although that would be unlikely despite the club’s recent return to La Liga’s 1:1 rule.