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Chelsea eye massive signing as they join Bayern Munich in race to sign Ronald Araujo - but Barcelona's massive demands may put defender out of reach

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As per <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20240523/1002251485/oferton-chelsea-araujo.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>, Chelsea are keeping a keen eye on the Uruguayan defender for a potential summer move as they believe he could take over as the leader in defence following <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/thiago-silva-returns-home-fluminense-announce-signing-iconic-chelsea-defender-despite-premier-league-interest/blt5e7c06bcc5e01cad" target="_blank">Thiago Silva's departure from Stamford Bridge</a> this summer.

WHAT HAPPENED?

The Uruguayan currently has a contract with the Blaugrana that runs up to the summer of 2026 and also has an unrealistic release clause of €1 billion (£850m/$1.08bn). To further complicate the situation for Chelsea, Araujo is one of the names on the Catalan side's non-transferable priority list. However, due to Barcelona's economic troubles, the London outfit know that a big bid would likely appeal to Joan Laporta and company as they must comply with La Liga's FFP rules.

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Barca reportedly held talks with the Uruguayan over a potential contract extension earlier this year but negotiations have not progressed since as the Catalan side have put an extension on 'stand-by' as they look to make further investments in the squad.

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The Uruguayan defender's future could also depend on who is the manager at Barcelona next season as the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/xavi-sacked-barcelona-joan-laporta-will-replace-blaugrana-boss/blt246847d90c9cbaec" target="_blank">club has been moving haphazardly in regard to Xavi Hernandez's future at the club</a>. It is now very likely that <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/hansi-flick-barcelona-bayern-munich-boss-xavi/blt6e12af1276a10601" target="_blank">Hansi Flick could join the Catalans to take over from the former midfielder</a>.

WHAT NEXT FOR ARAUJO?

Chelsea eye massive signing as they join Bayern Munich in race to sign Ronald Araujo - but Barcelona's massive demands may put defender out of reach | Goal.com

Chelsea are reportedly looking to make a statement signing this summer and could join Bayern Munich in the race to sign Barcelona&apos;s Ronald Araujo.

Chelsea eye massive signing as they join Bayern Munich in race to sign Ronald Araujo - but Barcelona&apos;s massive demands may put defender out of reach