Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca sees before Premier League (photo of Brian Lennon/Getty pictures)
Chelsea are interested in signing Ronald Araujo from Barcelona this summer.
According to football Espana, they are ready to pay €50 million to sign the player. They will also face competition from Liverpool and Tottenham.
Chelsea needs depth of defense
The 26-year-old has done a great job for the Spanish club and he has no doubt good qualities in the Premier League as well. Chelsea suffered devastating injuries recently, with Levi Colwill being eliminated for months due to an ACL injury. They need to sign a quality defender and the Uruguay international should prove to be a good addition.
He is at the top of his strength and he will hope to make an impact in the Premier League right away. If the transfer is passed. The 26-year-old was able to run in concentration and sideways. His versatility will be an extra bonus for Chelsea.
Whether they can reach an agreement with Barcelona remains to be seen. Spanish clothing is experiencing financial difficulties, and a €50 million offer may be difficult to refuse.
Liverpool and Tottenham Ronald Araujo
On the other hand, Liverpool also needs deeper depth in the defensive unit. Joe Gomez has been struggling with ongoing injury issues, and Ibrahima Konate will be a free agent next summer. They need to plan for the future and signing up to South America may be a wise decision.
As far as the Spurs were concerned, they were very vulnerable in defense last season. Even though it seems like Cristian Romero may stay in the club, they need more talent in the defensive department. Another defender would be ideal, and Barcelona’s star could be a great acquisition.
It would be interesting to see which of the three clubs can complete the deal.
