Manchester United have offered €8 million salary to Barcelona defender

With contract negotiations between Barcelona and Ronald Araujo coming to a standstill, it has left the door open for other clubs to make a move for the defender.

Araujo has been with Barça for almost four years now but has become a mainstay for the first team over the past 18-20 months. The Uruguayan international has impressed with his aggression and leadership qualities, making him a fan favourite among the Camp Nou faithful.

However, the 23-year-old’s contract stands to expire in 2023, meaning he will be entering the final year of his deal with the Catalans at the end of the season. It has led to serious interest from clubs in the Premier League, particularly Manchester United who are keen to bolster their defence.

The Red Devils have been circling around for Araujo for a while now and now that contract talks with Barça are not progressing, the Premier League club are ready to strike.

According to Gerard Romero on his Twitch channel, Manchester United have already tabled a contract proposal to Araujo. As per the offer, the Uruguayan defender would stand to make a handsome €8 million per year wage, which would be a massive increase on his current terms at Barcelona.

The centre-back is understood to have has his heart set on continuing at Camp Nou. However, he is seeking a contract that is reflective of his current status within the squad.

But Barça have been reluctant to raise their offer for the former Boston River ace, despite reports claiming that they are ready to improve their proposal.

Romero also reports that Araujo has another offer from Arsenal, apart from Manchester United. So, the ball is now in Barcelona’s contract and it remains to be seen whether they are willing to offer an improved contract or risk losing their star defender to one of the Premier League clubs come summer.