Aston Villa, under the guidance of manager Unai Emery and sporting director Monchi, have shown strong interest in Barcelona’s central defender Ronald Araujo.
With Villa securing a spot in the Champions League, their ambition to strengthen their squad has intensified.
Spanish outlet SPORT reports that during a recent visit to Barcelona, Emery and Monchi expressed their desire to sign Araujo, who has become a key target.
Barcelona, facing financial challenges, might be compelled to consider selling the Uruguayan defender to balance their books before the June 30 deadline.
Villa plans to make a formal offer for Ronald Araujo, contingent on selling Diego Carlos to free up space in their defense in the 2024 summer transfer window.
Despite the high valuation of €80 million for Araujo, Aston Villa remains determined, leveraging their Champions League revenue to facilitate the deal.
The ongoing financial strain at Barcelona could force them to negotiate, making Araujo’s transfer a viable option.
