Just in: PSG eyeing a transfer move for 23-year-old Barcelona centre-back

Barcelona are working against the clock to complete the renewal of Ronald Araujo, whose contract clocks up in 2023. The defender wants to be rewarded for his impressive displays across the last two seasons and wants a salary raise that reflects his importance in the team.

Araujo, undoubtedly, has interest from several teams across the continent, who are keeping a close eye on his contract developments. Chelsea and Manchester United were among those who were strongly linked to him in the past.

SPORT now report that Paris Saint-Germain have tipped their hat into the mix. The capital outfit are extremely disappointed after signing Sergio Ramos in the summer, and want to sign Araujo in the summer.

Barcelona, on the other, hand, want to seal Araujo’s renewal, along with Gavi’s in March itself, for they know any delay could cause mean more teams in the running for the Uruguayan’s signature.

The situation, as it stands, is complicated. The defender wants to continue at the club, but not without a substantial raise – the likes of which have been given to Pedri and Ansu Fati after their renewals.