Manchester United have reportedly “explored” the possibility of signing FC Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo in the summer, according to the Spanish newspaper Marca, as quoted by The Daily Mail.
The Red Devils are ready to make a bid to sign the Uruguay international at the end of the season.
Chelsea have reportedly placed emphasis on signing Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen in the summer transfer window.
The 29-year-old has made 300 appearances for the Blaugrana since his move from Borussia Monchengladbach in July 2014, including 22 outings in all competitions during the 2021-22 campaign.
Chelsea youngster Ian Maatsen has reportedly emerged as a transfer target for Barcelona.
At a time when the Blaugrana are going through a transitional period, newly-appointed head coach Xavi is likely to target new players during the January transfer window.
According to Football Insider, the La Liga giants are giving consideration to making an approach for Maatsen, who has been impressive on loan at Coventry City this term with 20 Championship games under his belt.
Manchester United are ready to pounce for Barcelona attacker Frenkie de Jong by making a £47m bid, according to El Nacional.
The 24-year-old has been strongly linked with a move away from Camp Nou, as the Catalan giants attempt to raise funds to improve their squad during the winter transfer window.
Arsenal are reportedly ready to lock horns with Manchester City for the signature of Barcelona’s Sergi Roberto.
The 29-year-old defender, who is now widely expected to seek pastures new in 2022, is still due to become a free agent next summer.
City were heavily linked with a swoop for the versatile Spaniard over the summer transfer window, but the Premier League champions could now be forced to compete for his signature.