Ronald Araujo

[2Smokeyy]

I started this thread? Guaranteed success then

In all seriousness, I think this would be a brilliant pick up. Barcelona fans seem to be raving about him but I haven’t watched a lot of their games, only really seen them since Auba move there.

Anyways, they seem very unhappy that his contract is coming to an end. Could turn out to be the best for all parties with Saliba getting his move to Marseille and us getting Araujo on the cheap then using the rest of the funds to strengthen other areas.

 

[berric]

Weirdly similar profile to Saliba. Even his play style reminds me of the Frenchman. This can only mean one thing...

 

[kofigunner]

Araujo is very very good. If Saliba can get to his level, that would be amazing. I would be surprised if he leaves Barca though.

 

[TornadoTed]

HG is not an issue this Summer which gives us a lot of flexibility. Discounting those out on loan we could go into the Summer with the following,

Non HG (12) - Turner, Tierney, Partey, Gabriel, Ødegaard, Lacazette, Soares, Tomiyasu, Pepe, Tavares, Lokonga, and Xhaka

HG (8) - White, Holding, Ramsdale, Saliba, Martinelli, ESR, Balogun, Saka

That could change a little depending on contract situations with Lacazette and Nketiah and what happens with some of the loan players on the fringes like Mari, AMN and Nelson.

 

[Maybe]

Holding has two years in contract (plus an option for another), but I think he wants more game-time at some EPL club, so I assume the club is willing to let him leave.

Holding doesn't do well in a high line, but he will do good for most PL sides.