Juventus like their chances of landing Ronald Araujo, but they aren’t the only side after him, as Arsenal have shown interest in the Barcelona defender as well. They are preparing an offer to

Ronald Araujo is set to become Juventus’ first signing of January 2025 after the Bianconeri made significant progress in their discussions with the player’s camp.

Ronald Araujo, one of the most prominent central defenders on the international scene, is on the radar of three major European clubs: Juventus, Arsenal, and Bayern Munich.

While Juventus’s top defensive target remains David Hancko, Araujo is seen as an attractive alternative alongside names like Antonio Silva and Kevin Danso. Juventus hopes to strengthen their squad and climb back up the Serie A table after a lackluster first half of the season under Thiago Motta.

And Araújo has given the green light to a move to Juventus - who are now trying to convince Barcelona to let him leave on loan. The Uruguay international made a successful playing return in the weekend Copa del Rey win at Barbastro and afterwards announced new contract talks with Barca were underway.

The brass at Serie A heavyweights Juventus are ready to push their pursuit of Barcelona star Ronald Araújo into overdrive over the days ahead.That’s according to Mundo Deportivo, citing Italian

Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo has given the green light to a loan move to Juventus, according to Italian media. The Uruguay international recently returned from a lengthy injury lay-off after suffering a hamstring problem in pre-season.