Liverpool transfers: Ronald Araujo close to season-long loan from Barcelona
Liverpool is close to finalizing a season-long loan for Barcelona's Ronald Araujo, with a medical expected on Sunday. The deal includes an option to buy the Uruguayan defender, who has struggled for consistent starts at Barcelona.
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Confirms the details of a significant transfer move for Liverpool's defensive lineup.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Ronald Araujo has made 27 appearances for Uruguay
Liverpool are close to signing Uruguay defender Ronald Araujo on a season-long loan from Barcelona.
The deal includes an option to buy Araujo, who is expected to have a medical on Sunday.
The 27-year-old centre-back has helped Barca win La Liga in three of the past four seasons, and ended last season as club captain.
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