According to *El Nacional*, Barcelona and Bayern Munich are nearing an agreement over a major €60 million transfer deal this summer. The player at the heart of the negotiations is **Uruguayan defender Ronald Araujo**, who has drawn strong interest from the Bundesliga giants.
Barcelona, fresh off a domestic treble under new coach **Hansi Flick**, are actively working behind the scenes to reshape the squad. Flick, alongside sporting director **Deco**, is holding frequent meetings to finalize transfer priorities, renew contracts nearing expiry, and resolve outgoing transfers—all to ensure a stable and competitive team for the upcoming season.
Bayern Munich’s new manager **Vincent Kompany** reportedly views Araujo as a key target to reinforce a defense undergoing major reconstruction. The German club sees him as an ideal fit thanks to his **strength, pace, and leadership**, and is said to be preparing a substantial bid around the €60 million mark.
While Barcelona values Araujo highly, the club **does not consider him untouchable**, especially given its ongoing financial pressures. A sale at this price could provide much-needed funds to reinvest in new signings and improve squad depth.
As the summer transfer window heats up, this potential deal could become one of the standout moves—reshaping both Bayern’s backline and Barcelona’s financial flexibility.
