Manchester United have submitted a €50 million offer for Barcelona defender **Ronald Araújo**, with club president **Joan Laporta** reportedly giving the green light to proceed with the sale.
Following a disappointing performance against Inter Milan in the Champions League, Barcelona have lowered Araújo’s valuation. Though the Uruguayan’s contract runs until 2031, the club views his departure as a necessary financial decision as he slips behind young stars like **Pau Cubarsí** in the defensive hierarchy.
United boss **Ruben Amorim** is keen to bring Araújo to Old Trafford to anchor his preferred **3-4-2-1** formation. The defender is seen as an ideal fit thanks to his **aerial dominance, ball composure, versatility**, and **elite reading of the game**.
The Red Devils could accelerate the transfer if they defeat Tottenham in the **Europa League final on May 21**, with Champions League qualification boosting their budget. With **Lindelöf and Jonny Evans** expected to depart, Araújo may become the cornerstone of a major defensive rebuild.
**Bayern Munich and Juventus** are also monitoring the situation closely.
