Barcelona are reportedly relying on Ronald Araujo eventually buckling over his new contract talks after the Manchester United and Arsenal target rebuffed their initial offer.The 23-year-old has emerged as a top Premier League target after becoming a regular starter for cash-strapped Barca, forcing boss Xavi to leave the likes of Clement Lenglet and, to a lesser extent, the injury-hit Samuel Umtiti on the bench.
But the Catalan giants are seemingly playing with fire in their attempts to keep the player long-term.
Cataluyna Radio states that Barcelona have decided to not raise their contract renewal terms for Araujo, having offered him three times his current salary during the initial offer.
The Uruguayan stopper turned down that first approach amid rumours that he wants more. Indeed, the player is said to be chasing a salary similar to that of highly-touted duo Pedri and Ansu …
- March 23, 2022
