Man United handed boost in their pursuit of 25-year-old La Liga star

Barcelona are reportedly open to selling Ronald Araujo at the end of the season.

According to a report from the Spanish publication SPORT, Barcelona will have to balance their books and they need to raise some funds in the summer. They will have to comply with the financial regulations and therefore they would be willing to cash in on the 25-year-old defender.

The South American is highly rated across Europe and Barcelona believe they could raise over €100 million for him. The 25-year-old central defender is versatile enough to operate as a full back and he has been linked with Manchester United in recent months.

It is no secret that the Red Devils need to bring in a quality central defender and Araujo seems like the perfect fit for them. The Uruguayan international has the quality to thrive at the highest level, and he has already shown his quality at a big club like Barcelona. The report states that the defender would be open to a move away from Barcelona as well, and he would look to secure a lucrative contract at his new club.

Man United need a quality defender like Ronald Araujo

Manchester United United certainly have the finances to get the deal done, and it will be interesting to see if they submit an official offer for the player in the coming weeks. Manchester United have looked vulnerable defensively and they will have to tighten up at the back if they want to compete for trophies next season.

The South American defender knows what it takes to play for a big club and he should prove to be the ideal fit for Manchester United. The defender is entering the peak years of his career and he could be a key player for the Red Devils for the foreseeable future.