Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo is out of contract in 18 months and after the first real attempts to sign him out last January, Juventus are now after him. The 25-year-old recently returned to action after a five-month absence with an injury.
The Bianconeri are desperate to strengthen their backline after losing Juan Cabal, Bremer and Danilo to injuries and transfers. Araujo is their main target after Feyenoord's David Hancko turned down a January transfer. Gianluca di Marzio has told Sky Sports Italia, as told by MD, that Juventus sporting director Cristian Giuntoli hopes to move negotiations forward as soon as possible. They are waiting for a response from Barcelona and are also considering a move for Antonio Silva from Benfica.
This is largely at odds with reporting from Spain. While Araujo was coy about his contract situation this weekend, saying 'we'll see' about an extension, Barcelona are questioning his desire to leave. The Blaugrana believe it is out of character to negotiate with Juventus behind their backs and were reportedly yet to receive an approach for him.
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