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

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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.

WHAT HAPPENED?

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.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

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

DID YOU KNOW?

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.

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.