Barcelona has been blessed with a plethora of talented players over the years, and one who has caught the attention of many is Ansu Fati, considered by some to be the heir to Messi's legacy. However, in earlier years, Pedri and Gavi were also highly anticipated as potential future stars for the club, much like Ronald Araújo was once seen as a promising "prince" of Barcelona.
Barcelona even publicly declared that Araújo would be the core of their defense for the next decade. Araújo has indeed proven his worth with top-level performances, but unfortunately, injuries have plagued him in recent years. Additionally, Araújo's demand for a contract renewal with a threefold salary increase has become a point of contention for the club's management, leading to the revelation that they are no longer interested in renewing his contract.
Barcelona recognizes that their former prince has become overconfident, insisting on a top-tier salary within the team and refusing any compromise. As a result, the club is looking to sell Araújo during the winter transfer window. Three major clubs are keen to take advantage of this situation and sign the top-class central defender. Juventus is currently the closest to securing a deal, willing to offer a transfer fee of 45 million euros, which is likely lower than Araújo's true market value. However, Barcelona, aware that they cannot retain the player, is prepared to accept this lower price.
On the other hand, Manchester United and Chelsea also have a significant interest in the highly anticipated talent. As wealthy clubs, they are naturally willing to give Araújo a chance. Whether Manchester United can play the role of driving up the price and potentially hijacking the deal is something that many are looking forward to.