Juventus have reportedly made the primary transfer of their January pursuit of Barcelona star Ronald Araujo.
The scenario has advanced quickly in latest days with Barcelona seemingly open to a quickfire sale to alleviate their monetary points.
The Uruguayan defender, who’s rumoured to be sad together with his new position in Catalonia, may transfer on earlier than the tip of the winter switch window, if a deal will be struck between the 2 golf equipment.
Early indications declare Barcelona will solely settle for affords within the area of €60-70m, regardless of rumours from Diario Sport that this determine could possibly be lowered to €45-50m.
That idea has been examined by a gap provide from Juventus, as per Mundo Deportivo, with Barcelona instantly rejecting an undisclosed bid from Turin.
🚨Barcelona have rejected Juventus’ opening provide for Ronald Araujo https://t.co/1345eXy03p
— Soccer España (@footballespana_) January 10, 2025
The small print of the quantity are unconfirmed, however Barcelona are prepared to stay to their preliminary valuation in the intervening time, and an discount is predicted to be minor, with €55m more likely to be their lowest compromise.