Maxi Araujo: Man United lead race for Uruguayan star as City join the chase

They admit: “The Uruguayan international has long been targeted by giants of the European transfer market.”

They then go ahead and reveal:

“The main interested parties are Manchester United, formerly managed by Ruben Amorim, and Manchester City, still managed by Hugo Viana, the man who led the negotiations with the Mexican club Toluca for the player’s move to Sporting CP in the summer of 2024 for €13.6 million. But Arsenal should also not be overlooked in this equation.”

United have the perfect card to play in battle with their noisy neighbours

A Bola’s claim that United are pressing hard for Araujo will please their supporters, who have already been keeping tabs on him.

The South American is such a weapon on the left: he can play as a left-back, a wing-back, or as a winger. Furthermore, his unique combination of pace, technical skill, and tactical intelligence makes the left-hand side his playground.

City may also be pressing hard, but INEOS hold all the leverage to win this race.

With a realistic promise of ample game time, something that cannot necessarily be guaranteed at the Etihad, it should be a straightforward decision for Araujo to make the move to Old Trafford.

Once his signature is secured, alongside a midfield overhaul and potential additions at centre-back and on the wings, the Red Devils should surely be ready to return to the top.

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