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Man United to make cut-price bid for Barcelona star after finding bizarre loophole in his contract that changes everything

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Updated 07:39 6 May 2025 GMT+1Published 07:36 6 May 2025 GMT+1

Man United to make cut-price bid for Barcelona star after finding bizarre loophole in his contract that changes everything

Manchester United plan to capitalise.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Manchester United are set to make a cut-price bid for a Barcelona star after discovering a loophole in his contract.

Man United plan to recruit when the transfer window reopens this summer.

It will mark Ruben Amorim's first pre-season, having replaced Erik ten Hag last November.

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Several players have been linked with a move to Old Trafford as Amorim seems set to reinforce his squad with some new faces at the back.

The Red Devils have shipped a staggering 51 goals in the Premier League, losing 16 league games.

In a bid to sure up his defence come next season, Man United have set their sights on Ronald Araujo, who has been on the club's radar for a while.

He could still move on from Barca despite signing a contract extension at the start of 2025.

Araujo appeared set to leave the Camp Nou during the January transfer window until he changed his mind, penning a new deal.

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But his lack of minutes under Hansi Flick has once again clouded his future with uncertainty.

He is believed to be frustrated by the lack of game-time, with Flick favouring Pau Cubarsi and Inigo Martinez.

That could pave the way for a Barca departure this summer.

Araujo's new contract contains a €1 billion release clause, but a €65-70 million 'emergency clause' is also inserted, per Football Espana.

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The temporary clause of €65-70 million will only be valid from July 1 - 10 before resetting to €1 billion.

So, that gives interested teams a chance to make an offer at a cut-price fee.

Ronald Araujo in action for Barcelona. Image: Getty
Ronald Araujo in action for Barcelona. Image: Getty

Barca want to avoid a transfer saga dragging into pre-season as Man United are thought to be alerted to the situation.

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Ruben Amorim is rumoured to be a fan of Araujo as he looks to strengthen his defence and bring in a new defensive leader at Man United.

The 26-year-old has made just 10 league appearances this season but has played 22 games across all competitions.

Featured Image Credit: Getty

Topics: Barcelona, Manchester United, Football

Nasir Jabbar
Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Darren Till. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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