Barcelona have been aware of Bayern Munich’s interest in Uruguayan defender Ronald Araujo since around mid-December, and reportedly turned down two offers for him in the January transfer window, under threat of Xavi Hernandez’s resignation. Bayern are set to come back in for him this summer though.
According to Marca, Bayern have made it known to Barcelona through an intermediary that they would be willing to pay €100m for Araujo this summer. While it is not a formal offer, rather a communication of their intentions, but amid Barcelona’s financial struggles and stalling talks over a new deal, the Blaugrana may well be pushed into a sale.
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