Ronald Araujo transfer news: Liverpool agree loan deal for Barcelona defender to add depth at centre-back

Liverpool have agreed a surprise deal for Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo to join on loan for the season. <p>The deal for the 27-year-old, who signed a new Barca contract that runs until 2031 last year, includes an option to buy.</p><p>Araujo will arrive in the UK on Sunday to undertake a medical and complete his temporary switch to Liverpool.</p><p>The Uruguay international joined Barcelona B in 2018 before being promoted to the first team in 2019.</p><ul><li><strong><a href="https://qrcode.skysports.com/TransfersSkySportsApp" target="_blank">Transfer Centre LIVE!</a> | <a href="https://qrcode.skysports.com/skysports/Livblogarticles" target="_blank">Liverpool news & transfers</a>🔴</strong></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/liverpool-scores-fixtures" target="_blank">Liverpool fixtures & scores</a> | <a href="https://qrcode.skysports.com/skysports/FreePLHighlightsFirst" target="_blank">FREE Liverpool highlights</a>▶️</strong></li><li><a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11669/13570137/jeremy-jacquet-why-liverpool-are-ready-to-put-their-faith-in-lb60m-france-centre-back"><strong>Why Liverpool are ready to put their faith in the 'real deal' Jeremy Jacquet</strong></a></li><li><strong>Got Sky? <a href="https://qrcode.skysports.com/skysports/WatchPremarticles" target="_blank">Watch Premier League games LIVE on your phone</a>📱</strong></li><li><strong>Not got Sky?