Ronald Araujo was most strongly linked with Juventus before talk of a move to Arsenal emerged - a switch he may end up favouring if he exits Barcelona.

Barcelona are ready to sanction an 'immediate sale' of a world class Arsenal target, and while The Gunners are weighing up a bid, they're facing stiff competition from Juventus, according to reports.

Corriere dello Sport reports that Barcelona are still unwilling to loan Ronald Araujo out in January, while Juventus are also dealing with Arsenal’s interest in the Uruguay international.Juventus

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Arsenal have been handed a major boost in their pursuit of Ronald Araujo, with the defender ‘prioritising’ a move to the Premier League should he decide to leave Barcelona. Araujo has made over 150 appearances in all competitions for Barca since joining from Uruguayan outfit Boston River for a fee of just £1.5million back in 2017.

Barcelona have made no progress over a contract renewal for Ronald Araujo in the past 12 months, and while that deal appears to be going nowhere, it has opened up a route out of the club. The summer

According to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, Arsenal are very interested in the prospect of signing Barcelona centre-back Ronald Araujo during the ongoing winter transfer window. The Gunners have one of the best defences in the Premier League.

Juventus are interested in signing Barcelona and Uruguay centre-back Ronald Araujo. The 25-year-old, whose contract expires in 2026, has a contract offer on the table from Barcelona and would like to stay at the club,

The brass at La Liga giants Barcelona have laid out their demands to their counterparts at Juventus, over a potential January deal for Ronald Araújo.This comes amid a concerted push on Juve’s part

Barcelona's squad issues extend beyond just the eligibility of Dani Olmo and Pau Victor, and a new report suggests another player has been green-lit for an 'immediate sale' to help ease their situation.