Liverpool are intensifying their approach for FC Barcelona defensive talent Ronald Araujo who is understood to be nearing his exit from the Catalan outfit.
According to reports from the Spanish news outlet AS, it is claimed that the Merseyside bigwigs are hoping to strike personal terms with Araujo as he enters the final 18 months of the contract.
Speculation is rife over the long-term future of Joe Gomez at Anfield beyond this summer’s transfer window could force the Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp to scout the market for reinforcements to shore up his backline despite signing Ibrahima Konate in the summer.
The Uruguay international Araujo has been holding out for a wage hike to renew his terms at Camp Nou which has not gone down well with the Barcelona camp under the new management of Xavi.
Jurgen Klopp’s side will be in for some tough competition in the race to land Araujo’s signature with the likes of Manchester United and Real Madrid in the mix for the Camp Nou contract rebel.
