Targeting Araujo…possible compromise with Italian giant

The Italian giants are keen to sign Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo to bolster their defense in the upcoming transfer window as they look to make a strong start to the new season.

According to Corriere dello Sport, Inter Milan are exploring the possibility of including Araujo in a swap deal that would include the departure of Alessandro Bastoni, who is highly regarded at Barcelona.

Bastogne’s transfer talks finally broke down due to financial demands in excess of €60m, and Barcelona are looking for a left-back due to a surplus at right-centre-back and have previously tried to reduce the cost of the deal by including a player.

Araujo’s agent has a close relationship with Inter Milan and has helped close previous deals with the club. “Juventus” made an offer to include the Uruguayan player a year and a half ago, but he insisted on staying in “Barcelona”.

Barcelona, ​​on the other hand, are holding on to Araujo after he made a strong comeback from injury midway through the season. The coaching staff and athletic director see him as an important piece in the upcoming draft, and the player enjoys a lot of support in the locker room. Araujo himself has no plans to leave and has made financial sacrifices in the past to stay despite losing his starting spot.

Inter Milan are lining up an alternative in Croatian Luka Vuckovic, the Tottenham defender who returns after a successful loan spell at Hamburg. He represents player Pini Zahavi and his name has been linked with Barcelona in the past. His market value has risen to more than €40m and he could leave Tottenham if the team are relegated.