Barcelona have opened talks with Liverpool over the permanent transfer of Ronald Araujo, with the Catalan club hoping to sell the defender during the January transfer window, according to TEAMtalk.The 27-year-old joined Liverpool on loan towards the end of the summer transfer window.
The Premier League side have been pleased with his performances and are open to making the move permanent. The original loan agreement included a €55 million purchase option, and Araujo is also reportedly happy to remain at Anfield.
According to the report, the first contacts between the clubs have already taken place.
However, Liverpool would like to renegotiate the fee if they complete the transfer in January rather than at the time originally agreed.The Reds consider a price in the region of £40-45 million acceptable.
Barcelona, meanwhile, need to raise funds to strengthen their own squad, which could make it difficult for them to agree to a significant reduction in the asking price.One of Barcelona’s priorities is signing a left-footed centre-back.
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has previously been mentioned as a possible target for that position.Read
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