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<p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="match-schedule">{"type":"match-schedule","data":{"channelId":"92686d1e-5985-40e1-80f3-6f5a54f55b39","competitionId":"34pl8szyvrbwcmfkuocjm3r6t"}}</script><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script><ul><li>Bayern looking to add Uruguayan to defence</li><li>Tuchel sees Araujo as key defender for project</li><li>Coach has already spoken with the defender</li></ul>

Bayern refuse to give up on Ronald Araujo as German giants consider massive offer for Barcelona defender

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<p>The German champions have long coveted Araujo and Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel considers the defender to be the ideal signing for his side. Tuchel <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/thomas-tuchel-phone-bayern-munich-calls-ronald-araujo-desperate-sign-barcelona-centre-back/blt53485024d3de916e" target="_blank">even spoke with the defender on the phone</a> recently to try to convince him to move to Germany, however it appears that Araujo wishes to stay at Barcelona - at least this winter. This will not stop Bayern from tempting Barcelona's resolve, with <a href="https://twitter.com/Plettigoal/status/1738532410558431595" target="_blank">Florian Plettenberg reporting</a> they are insistent that Araujo is their key target.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Bayern have been unable to truly match their usual glorious standards this season, sitting in second place behind <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/xabi-alonso-future-real-madrid-manager-bayer-leverkusen-bayern-munich-bundesliga-challengers/blteeca23bdd43b6573" target="_blank">Xabi Alonso's high-flying Bayer Leverkusen</a>. Despite adding Kim Min-jae in the summer, the German side believe further defensive improvements are needed - and they come in the form of Araujo.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>No Uruguayan international has ever played for Bayern Munich and should Araujo sign for the Bavarian giants, he would become the first. </p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Araujo and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/xavi-barcelona-players-spirit-aggression-focus-victory-almeria/blt3b81857493f69fa5" target="_blank">Barcelona have been struggling in La Liga</a>, languishing behind Real Madrid and Girona. The Uruguayan has struggled for fitness and will be hoping him and club can bounce back in the new year.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR ARAUJO?

Bayern refuse to give up on Ronald Araujo as German giants consider massive offer for Barcelona defender | Goal.com

Bayern Munich are refusing to let go of their dream of signing Barcelona defender, Ronald Araujo, as they look to strengthen their defence in January.