Tottenham Hotspur head coach Thomas Frank gestures during a pre-season friendly match. (Photo by Yu Chun Christopher Wong/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)
Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo has been linked with a move away from the Spanish club, and Tottenham Hotspur have been mentioned as a potential destination.
According to Fichajes, Tottenham are most serious about signing the Uruguayan International. They are looking to improve their defensive unit, and they have already made initial moves.
Barcelona ready to sell Araujo
Barcelona are prepared to sell the player if a compelling offer is presented, and Tottenham are aware that it will not be an easy deal to get across the line.
They will need to offer a substantial amount of money in order to get the deal done. It remains to be seen how the situation develops. Araujo is a quality defender who has shown his ability in La Liga. He has the physicality and technical attributes to do well in the Premier League as well. He could be an important player for Tottenham if he joins the club this summer.
He is a central defender, but he is also versatile enough to operate as a full back. Apart from his qualities as a defender, he is exceptional with the ball at his feet, and his distribution skills could add a new dimension to the Tottenham side. Araujo has been described as “extraordinary” by Carles Puyol in the past.
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Tottenham could use Ronald Araujo
Ronald Araujo celebrates Barcelona’s Copa del Rey final win over Real Madrid (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)
Tottenham looked quite vulnerable at the back last season, and they need to improve in that area of the pitch. Signing another defender could prove to be a wise decision. The South American is at the peak of his career, and he could make an instant impact in the Premier League.
They have an ambitious project, and they could be a good fit for the player. It will be interesting to see if they follow up on their interest with an official proposal for Barcelona.
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