SHOCKING NEWS: coming from a reliable source, Barcelona star player might be on his way to Bayern Munich after the club submitted a whopping €95 million for Araújo. According to Fabrizio, Barcelona will be willing to do business with the Bundesliga giants if they increase offers.
Bayern Munich may further bolster their defensive lineup by pursuing FC Barcelona center-back Ronald Araújo, but such a move would come at a significant cost. According to reports from ESPN, Barcelona is willing to entertain offers for Araújo, but only if they approach the vicinity of €100 million, potentially sparking a bidding war.
The Catalan club is open to the idea of letting Araújo depart if a substantial offer is made, with Bayern Munich reportedly expressing interest in the player during the January transfer window. Sources within Barcelona anticipate Bayern Munich to revisit their interest in Araújo during the summer transfer window. Additionally, a prominent Premier League club is closely monitoring the situation and is prepared to make a move should Barcelona signal their willingness to entertain offers.
But why would Bayern Munich persist in their pursuit of Araújo? Sport Bild suggests that the current sporting officials at Bayern hold the Uruguayan defender in high regard, indicating that their interest is not contingent upon the departure of coach Thomas Tuchel. The fluid coaching situations at both Bayern Munich and Barcelona could factor into the equation.
Despite the impending departure of Thomas Tuchel, Araújo’s qualities continue to be highly valued at Bayern Munich. The Uruguayan remains on the radar of Max Eberl and Christoph Freund, indicating sustained interest from the Bavarian club. Bayern had previously attempted to secure Araújo’s signature in January, only to have their offers rejected by Barcelona. With Xavi’s departure from Barcelona, Bayern Munich is hopeful that this development could pave the way for Araújo’s potential move in the summer transfer window. It’s worth noting that Araújo himself was reportedly open to the idea of joining Bayern Munich. However, any potential transfer would come at a considerable cost, with Araújo’s price tag expected to hover around the €100 million mark.
