Enquiry made: Man United ready to challenge Arsenal for €80m-rated defender
Manchester United and Arsenal are both interested in signing defender Maxi Araujo from Sporting CP. Araujo has an €80 million release clause, and the Portuguese club is not under pressure to sell him. Manchester United may need to make a significant offer to secure his transfer, especially with Arsenal also pursuing the player.
- ▪Maxi Araujo is a 26-year-old defender linked with a move away from Sporting CP.
- ▪Both Manchester United and Arsenal have made enquiries about signing him.
- ▪Araujo has an €80 million release clause in his contract.
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