Aston Villa Lock Horns With Newcastle United For €45M Star: Will He Make Sense For Unai Emery This Summer?
Aston Villa and Newcastle United have joined the race to sign Sporting CP's Maxi Araújo, a Uruguayan international valued at €45–50 million. The 26-year-old left wing-back has attracted interest from eight Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United. Sporting CP remains firm on its valuation despite Araújo's €80 million release clause.
- ▪Aston Villa and Newcastle United are among eight Premier League clubs interested in Maxi Araújo.
- ▪Araújo has recorded 10 goals and 12 assists in 88 appearances for Sporting CP.
- ▪Sporting CP is demanding €45–50 million for Araújo, despite his €80 million release clause.
- ▪Tottenham and Chelsea made early contact with Sporting about a potential transfer.
- ▪Arsenal recently joined the pursuit after Mikel Arteta reportedly took notice during the Champions League.
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