Transfer talk: Bayern will exploit Barça's financial problems with Araujo offer
The winter transfer window is now closed in Europe's top leagues, but there are plenty of moves in the works and rumors circulating as we look ahead to the summer. Transfer Talk brings you the latest news on rumours, comings and goings and of course, closed deals!
TOP STORY: Bayern eyes Barça's Araujo
Bayern Munich is willing to intensify its interest in the Barcelona center-back Ronald Araújoaccording to Sport.
The Bundesliga champions have reportedly already drawn up a strategy to sign the 24-year-old, with an offer of around €100 million expected.
Although the Uruguayan international is a key player for the LaLiga club, Bayern believes that Barça will have no choice but to accept the proposal to help their current financial situation.
Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel sees Araujo as a vital part of his future project, and the Allianz Arena hierarchy is prepared to make him their star signing this summer with a contract that could be “more than double” what that blaugrana They are willing to offer you.
The defender, whose representatives have already been contacted by Die RotenHe has played 25 games in all competitions this season and it seems that Barça could soon face a difficult dilemma over their future.
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PAPER GOSSIP
– The representatives of the Real Madrid midfielder. Toni Kroos has offered his services to Juventus, reveals Calciomercato. Kroos, 34, will be a free agent in the summer, but although the bianconeri Asked if they could be open to a transfer for him, it is expected that he will be more likely to sign a new contract at the Santiago Bernabeu.
– Talks continue between Real Madrid and Lille regarding the signing of the defender leny yororeports Marca. The whites They are reportedly looking to sign a centre-back in the summer, with the Ligue 1 club said to be already aware of their interest in the highly-rated 18-year-old. His current demands are believed to be around €60m, but the La Liga side believe he could be traded when he enters the final year of his contract in the summer.
– Liverpool are interested in Fulham and the United States full-back Antonio Robinson, according to Football Insider. The Reds' data analysis team are believed to have been impressed with the 26-year-old, and the club are now closely monitoring his situation ahead of a potential summer transfer. Robinson has recorded four assists in 22 Premier League appearances this season.
– Fluminense are close to closing a deal for the Arsenal winger Marquinhos, reports GE Globo. The 20-year-old will reportedly join the Brasileiro Serie A club on loan until the end of the season, in a deal that will also include the option to become permanent. He has played just 150 minutes of football in seven league games on loan at Nantes this season.
