Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea have all registered interest in signing Maxi Araujo from Sporting CP during the upcoming summer transfer window.
Portuguese publication A BOLA reports that Sporting CP are unwilling to sanction a departure and are prepared to hand the player a pay rise to secure his future at the club.
Araujo’s current contract contains an €80 million release clause, making any potential move a significant financial commitment for interested clubs.
The question now is whether the 26-year-old left back will be tempted by the prospect of Premier League football or agree to fresh terms with his current employers.
Araujo is considered to be at the peak of his career, and a move to England could represent the defining challenge of his professional life.
Manchester United are viewed as a strong destination given their need for reinforcement at left back, with Luke Shaw understood to be in the latter stages of his career at Old Trafford.
Araujo is not solely a defensive option, having registered 13 goal contributions this season, suggesting he would offer an attacking dimension to whichever club signs him.
His numbers could potentially improve further if surrounded by stronger teammates, making him an attractive proposition for clubs competing at the highest level.
Chelsea’s interest could intensify depending on the future of Marc Cucurella, who has been linked with a departure from the London club in recent months.
Should Cucurella leave Stamford Bridge, Araujo would represent a capable and proven replacement with experience at a high level of European football.
Arsenal’s position is more complicated, as the Premier League champions are considered well stocked in their defensive unit and may struggle to guarantee Araujo regular first-team football.
Whether any of the three clubs move to trigger his release clause or whether Sporting CP successfully convince him to stay remains to be seen as the summer window approaches.
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