Juventus is targeting Barcelona's defensive star Ronald Araújo as a priority signing for January, but Arsenal's interest could spark a fierce battle. With contract talks stalled, Barcelona faces a tough decision on their prized centre-back's future.

Multiple reports in Italy claim Juventus negotiations for Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo are progressing, with the Bianconeri hoping to finalise a loan deal with an option to buy.Italian transfer

Arsenal have joined the race to sign Barcelona captain Ronald Araujo, who is also being chased by Juventus, according to reports. The towering defender is currently being eased back from a hamstring injury which sidelined him for the first half of the season.

Ronald Araujo is set to become Juventus’ first signing of January 2025 after the Bianconeri made significant progress in their discussions with the player’s camp.

The future of Ronald Araujo continues to look further and further from the Catalan capital, after a week of rumours about a move from Juventus. The Uruguayan defender has been in talks with Barcelona

While Juventus’s top defensive target remains David Hancko, Araujo is seen as an attractive alternative alongside names like Antonio Silva and Kevin Danso. Juventus hopes to strengthen their squad and climb back up the Serie A table after a lackluster first half of the season under Thiago Motta.

Tuttosport confirms Juventus’ negotiations with Barcelona, adding that Juventus are working on a loan deal with an option to buy. Barcelona still prefer a permanent transfer or a loan with an obligation to purchase.

The brass at Serie A heavyweights Juventus are ready to push their pursuit of Barcelona star Ronald Araújo into overdrive over the days ahead.That’s according to Mundo Deportivo, citing Italian

The Spanish press are a little less excited at the moment but the latest update from Mundo Deportivo suggests that Araujo is certainly thinking about it. MD report that Araujo has told his Barcelona team-mates he is “seriously considering” a move away from the celub.

Ronald Araujo (25), recently back from injury, is set to leave FC Barcelona to join Juventus Turin during the winter transfer window. According to information from La Repubblica on Thursday, the Uruguayan international is expected to sign with the Turin club on a loan deal for the second half of the season.

Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo has given the green light to a loan move to Juventus, according to Italian media. The Uruguay international recently returned from a lengthy injury lay-off after suffering a hamstring problem in pre-season.