Liverpool are looking to sign a Spanish centre-back in the January transfer window.
According to 90 Minutes, United have no plans to leave Barcelona anytime soon, but the Premier League are keeping a close eye on Ronald Araujo, who has raised questions about Xavi’s place in the squad after previously expressing his displeasure at being questioned about his status his right back.
This is one of the clubs .Despite strong interest from England, the La Liga champions are unlikely to approve the 24-year-old’s departure anytime soon. Earlier this year, Real Madrid striker Vinicius Junior (Planet Sports) called Araujo “very strong” and “the best defender I’ve ever seen” – a fact that nobody who talks to Virgil van Dijk he will take it easily. In last season’s Champions League final.
According to FBref, the Uruguayan international is stylistically similar to Levi Colville and Josco Guardiola. And with the ball at his feet, he ranks in the top 20% of centre-backs in Europe’s top five leagues in 2023 for tackles, assists, successful tackles and progressive turnovers per game.
Despite Jurgen Klopp ignoring Liverpool’s calls to strengthen their defense in the January transfer window, Joel Matip’s season-ending injury threatens to leave the team unscathed in that part of the pitch. Liverpool fans will be reminded of the centre-back injury crisis that engulfed the 2020/21 season, with our efforts to retain the Premier League title thwarted by relying on inexperienced players (Nat Phillips and Rhys Williams) or the call for support full in midfield. power outlet. Gap (Fabinho and Jordan Henderson). Barcelona appear reluctant to let Araujo leave and the Uruguayan will find it difficult to sign him without slamming the door when he leaves next month. Other goals may be easier to achieve, but for Jörg Schmadtke it’s worth a shot.
