Chelsea and Man Utd Battle for Benfica Centre-Back Tomas Araujo in £68m Transfer Race
Chelsea and Manchester United are reportedly locked in a contest for Benfica defender Tomas Araujo, according to TEAMtalk, with the Portuguese centre-back’s recent form attracting attention across the Premier League.
Araujo’s Rise Through Benfica’s Academy
The 24-year-old is the latest defender off Benfica’s production line, a conveyor belt that has delivered the likes of Ruben Dias, Victor Lindelof and Joao Cancelo. Araujo helped the club to Youth League glory in 2021-22 and made his senior debut that December.