Barcelona are reportedly willing to sell Manchester United target Ronald Araujo this summer amid the club’s ongoing financial woes. The club views Araujo as one of their most saleable assets and believes they would have enough defensive cover should he depart following the emergence of 17-year-old prospect Pau Cubarsi. Barcelona believes they could bank more than €100 million (£86m) for Araujo given the interest from United and Bayern.

Araujo was shown a straight red card for a foul on Bradley Barcola when Barcelona were 4-2 up on aggregate. There are concerns over whether the tackle was necessary, with comments suggesting that the defender should have stayed away in that situation. When asked about Ilkay Gundogan’s comments, Araujo responded: “I prefer to keep it with myself what I think about those comments.

I have my codes and values that I think you need to respect.” The club’s willingness to sell Araujo reflects their decision to prioritize financial stability, but it also indicates confidence in their defensive options, particularly with the potential of Pau Cubarsi. Meanwhile, the player remains resilient in the face of criticism, asserting the importance of his own values and principles.