Man United Offer Massive '£8.4 Million-A-Year Contract' To Star Defender

Manchester United have reportedly tabled a massive contract worth £8.4 million-a-year to a Barcelona star ahead of the summer transfer window.  

Man United had a quiet January transfer window, with no new players brought in by Ralf Rangnick.  

But the club intends to splash the cash in the summer to reinforce their squad ahead of the 2022/23 season.  

And according to Spanish outlet SPORT, Man United have made a move for Ronald Araujo. 

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They report that the Premier League giants have offered the defender an enticing contract proposal worth a reported £8.4 million-a-year.

Araujo, 22, has made a name for himself as a budding centre-back having broken into the Barca team.  

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He played 24 La Liga games last season and has already featured in 17 league matches this term.  

His performances at the back for Barca have alerted some of the biggest teams around Europe, with Man United and Chelsea keeping tabs on his development.

What's more, Araujo is out of contract at the end of next season with the Camp Nou outfit hoping to hold onto his services.  

They're confident the Uruguayan signs a new deal amid interest from Man United.   

The Red Devils are looking at defensive options despite luring Raphael Varane to Old Trafford last summer.  

As a result of conceding 31 top flight goals so far this season, the board are looking at defensive reinforcements with Araujo thought to be high on their list. 

Topics: Barcelona, Manchester United, Football

Nasir Jabbar

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