Barcelona's Ronaldo Araujo is reportedly being viewed as a potential replacement for Virgil van Dijk if the Liverpool star doesn't renew his contract.
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- Van Dijk in last months of Liverpool deal
- Centre-back yet to sign a new contract
- Barcelona's Araujo possible replacement
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WHAT HAPPENED?
According to , Liverpool have been 'linked' with a move for Barca centre-back Araujo – despite him signing a new contract until 2031 in January. This comes at a time when Van Dijk is into the last few months of his Reds deal.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
The report adds that Araujo has a Barcelona release clause that runs until July 15, with various sources saying he could leave for €65 million (£55.3m) or €75m (£63.8m), but after that date it 'skyrockets to astronomical figures'. Time is running out for Van Dijk to extend his stay, else he will become a free agent this summer.
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DID YOU KNOW?
The report adds that while Araujo has this lower release clause, it is expected the Uruguayan will be playing at the Catalan outfit next season.
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WHAT NEXT?
Transfer specultaion aside, the 26-year-old could feature for Barcelona against Real Betis in La Liga on Saturday night.
