Barcelona defender Araujo is facing a complicated summer, according to a new report from Daily Sport. The club wants to extend his contract, but in order to complete the reinforcements, they also need to sell some of their stars. As a result, Araujo has also started to appear on the list of departure candidates. Bayern Munich are said to have a strong interest in Araujo, but in recent weeks, Manchester United have also stepped in strongly, and will prepare a hefty offer in an attempt to sign Araujo as the flag-bearer of the team's defense. Indeed, United's interest in Araujo is nothing new. Two years ago, they contacted Araujo to not renew his contract with Barcelona and take him away in the final year of his contract. At the time, United offered three times Araujo's salary at Barca, but the player decided to stay with the team, making a huge financial sacrifice.
Things may be different now. Barcelona have offered Araujo a contract extension to improve his current salary. While this is a good contract, it is a far cry from what other clubs are offering, which first raised doubts among those close to Araujo. Araujo has reportedly spoken directly to Barcelona president Laporta and looks like he is close to a contract extension. But Barcelona's demands and the other offers he has received make what happens next unpredictable. Barcelona head coach Xavi and sporting director Deco have prioritized keeping Araujo, knowing he is an important player for the team. However, Barcelona also need to get more money in order to enter the transfer market. From this perspective, Barcelona received the highest offer on Araujo.
