Liverpool are reportedly eyeing a massive €100 million swoop for Barcelona’s defensive powerhouse Ronald Araujo, according to *Fichajes*. With Virgil van Dijk’s contract still unresolved, the Reds see the Uruguayan as a potential long-term successor—or even a defensive partner—at the heart of Arne Slot’s rebuild.
Araujo has been a key figure for Barcelona, but there are whispers the Catalan club might entertain offers if the price is right.
While Araujo would bring strength, pace, and elite defensive quality, the cost raises questions. Would this blockbuster move eat into Liverpool’s budget for much-needed reinforcements elsewhere? With Trent Alexander-Arnold likely headed to Madrid, and Darwin Nunez still hit-and-miss, Liverpool may have more gaps to fill than just at centre-back.
After missing out on silverware in the Carabao Cup and falling short in Europe, a big summer shake-up is expected at Anfield—and Araujo might just be the marquee name to headline it.
