Man United in double scouting mission as £86m-rated star 'monitored' amid Chelsea interest
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United reportedly remain interested in Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo and will continue to monitor his situation ahead of the new year.
United have been linked with Araujo for the last few months, with Chelsea also credited with an interest, according to Caught Offside.
The report claims clubs have been put on alert over his situation amid talks over a new contract. With his current deal set to run out in the summer of 2026, president Joan Laporta has spoken publicly about trying to keep Araujo and other key stars.
He offered an update saying: "We are working on Araujo, De Jong and Pedri’s new contracts." READ MORE: Erik ten Hag has been given the green light to audition Manchester United player for a new role READ MORE: Paul Pogba insists he's no cheater as contract decision looms large after Man United departure However, it remains to be seen whether Araujo will pen a new deal with the Spanish giants, having been at the club since 2019.
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