(Football news) Raphael Varane’s contract at Camp Nou is officially set to expire at the end of the month, thus the Red Devils are looking to replace him. Varane is an ex-international for France.

This summer, two new central defenders might join Old Trafford since Jonny Evans has not yet agreed to a new contract and Victor Lindelof is being strongly linked to leaving.

Although Jean-Clair Todibo from Nice is a difficult transfer to pull off, Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite is still being linked to a move to Old Trafford, and the club is still reportedly interested in acquiring him.

Araujo has also been linked with a switch to Man United amid the uncertainty surrounding his future at Barcelona, with the Uruguay international yet to come to an agreement over a new contract.

Manchester United ‘want to bring Araujo to Old Trafford’

The 25-year-old will soon enter the final two years of his deal, and it is believed that Barcelona are finding it difficult to convince him to sign a fresh contract.

Araujo, who is valued at £59m by transfermarkt, was again a vital player for his Catalan club last season, making 38 appearances in all competitions, while he is currently representing Uruguay at the Copa America.

Senior figures at Barcelona have made Araujo’s future a priority, with the club ‘wanting a resolution on his renewal’.

However, the report claims that Manchester United have now stepped up their interest in the South American, with the English club prepared to double his current salary at Camp Nou.

Manchester United ‘offer Araujo a lucrative contract’

Barcelona are allegedly now facing the possibility of selling Araujo this summer if it becomes clear that the defender will not be signing a new contract with Hansi Flick’s side.

Manchester United are reportedly currently waiting to see what happens before making an official bid, with Araujo needing to make it clear that he would be open to a move to Old Trafford.

If Araujo signals a desire to join the 20-time English champions, it is understood that the club would be willing to go ‘all out’ in a bid to secure his signature.

The South American made the move to Barcelona from Boston River in 2018, and he has represented Barcelona on 150 occasions, scoring eight goals and registering five assists in the process.

As well as at least one centre-back, Manchester United are expected to sign a central midfielder and centre-forward before this summer’s transfer window closes for business.

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