“He’s a great leader” – Enzo Maresca & Chelsea told to pay £84 million and complete signing of club leader
Reporters claims that Barcelona has informed teams like Chelsea that they are willing to spend more than €100 million (£84.6 million) for Ronald Araujo.
After Mauricio Pochettino failed to make an impression as the team’s coach the previous season, the Chelsea board believes that Maresca can lead the team ahead; as a result, the Italian will receive support during the transfer window.
Over the past several seasons, Araujo has been connected to moves to the Premier League, and if Barcelona decides to move forward with him, he may find himself back on the transfer market.
While the centre-back has been linked with a move away – the 25-year-old has repeatedly stressed his desire to stay at the Catalan outfit.
Mundo Deportivo reports that Barcelona are standing firm over Araujo’s availability and will not consider selling the 25-year-old unless they receive a transfer fee above €100m (£84.6m).
The report claims that Chelsea, United and Bayern Munich, who tried to sign Araujo in the January transfer window, have all made approaches for the defender.
But if you believe the words of reporter Iomie Dtanley – Chelsea should pay that for Araujo – he told