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Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk replacement? Reds target Barcelona's Ronald Araujo in case defensive stalwart leaves amid contract impasse

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<p>According to <a href="https://www.relevo.com/futbol/liga-primera/cuece-20250405124733-nt.html" target="_blank"><em>Relevo</em></a>, Liverpool have been 'linked' with a move for Barca centre-back Araujo - despite him <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/ronald-araujo-stays-barcelona-juventus-transfer-contract-extension/blt4d4bdd701e980ce1" target="_blank">signing a new contract</a> until 2031 in January. This comes at a time when Van Dijk is into the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/liverpool-virgil-van-dijk-weighing-up-mammoth-contract-offer-saudi-pro-league-al-hilal-reds-deal-ticks-down/bltcbc30ed9833d05b2" target="_blank">last few months of his Reds deal</a>.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The report adds that Araujo has a Barcelona release clause that runs until July 15, with various sources saying he could leave for €65 million (£55.3m) or €75m (£63.8m), but after that date it 'skyrockets to astronomical figures'. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/virgil-van-dijk-uncertain-update-liverpool-future-star-defender-confirms-talks-on-expiring-contract/blt8ae93ac908b2c9e1" target="_blank">Time is running out for Van Dijk to extend his stay</a>, else he will become a free agent this summer.</p>

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<p>The report adds that while Araujo has this lower release clause, it is expected the Uruguayan will be playing at the Catalan outfit next season.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Transfer specultaion aside, the 26-year-old could feature for Barcelona against Real Betis in La Liga on Saturday night.</p>

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Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk replacement? Reds target Barcelona's Ronald Araujo in case defensive stalwart leaves amid contract impasse | Goal.com

Barcelona&apos;s Ronaldo Araujo is reportedly being viewed as a potential replacement for Virgil van Dijk if the Liverpool star doesn&apos;t renew his contract.

Liverpool&apos;s Virgil van Dijk replacement? Reds target Barcelona&apos;s Ronald Araujo in case defensive stalwart leaves amid contract impasse

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