FC Bayern dug deep into its pockets last summer to sign Harry Kane. The next XXL transfer could be coming soon.
FC Bayern Munich is still planning to sign Barcelona defender Ronald Araújo. This is reported by the Spanish daily newspaper “Sport”. Accordingly, the German record champions should currently come up with a strategy to get the Uruguayan away from the Catalans.
The Munich team was already interested in signing Araújo during the winter transfer period. However, a deal fell through because Barcelona were unwilling to let go of the defensive man.
Dier’s future uncertain
According to the report, the Spanish top club does not want to give up the 24-year-old in the summer either. However, Bayern are said to be planning to submit an offer of up to 100 million euros in order to make it impossible for the financially struggling club to turn down the offer again.
Bayern already set about strengthening their defensively sparse squad in the winter. With Sacha Boey, the Munich team signed a right-back from Galatasaray Istanbul for 30 million euros. For central defense they brought in Eric Dier from Tottenham Hotspur. However, the Englishman is only on loan, so his future in the summer is uncertain.
Araújo wants to be paid better
According to the “Sport” report, Bayern have come to the conclusion that it is better to spend a lot of money on a safe solution than to buy a less convincing option at a cheaper price. That’s why they should be prepared to dig deep into their pockets for Araújo.
The problem: Araújo still has a contract with Barcelona until 2026 and it’s not just the club that wants to keep the player. According to the report, Araújo also feels comfortable with the Catalans and wants to stay.
However, the player expects better pay, which Barcelona may not be able to offer him. Bayern are said to want to lure him with a salary that is twice as high as Barcelona’s offer for a contract extension. A longer poker game is about to take place. Exit: open.