Ronald Araujo, who has been coveted by Bayern for months, has received an offer not from Bavaria but from London. Chelsea wants to make the Uruguayan the replacement for Thiago Silva. The Premier League team has not yet made a proposal to Barça, but has already contacted the player to convey its interest. With significant emoluments and a guaranteed starting spot. Things have changed for Araujo since the return match against PSG. Once considered non-transferable, the Uruguayan was somewhat downgraded following this expulsion, which, for many, was the main reason for Barcelona's elimination in the quarterfinals. The explosion of Pau Cubarsi next to him also somewhat removed his status as a future mainstay of the defense. Now, Chelsea will have to agree with Barça.

Chelsea has shown interest in Araujo, who has a contract with FC Barcelona until 2026, but has not made considerable progress in renewal. Chelsea is looking for a replacement for Thiago Silva and considers Araujo ready to lead the defense. However, Araujo has also attracted interest from Bayern Munich.

Chelsea and Manchester United both look set to miss out on Ronald Araujo. The news about Aston Villa comes as a blow to Man Utd and Chelsea, who both have targeted Araujo to strengthen their defence this summer.

Chelsea are attempting to hijack Manchester United’s move for Ronald Araujo and have joined the race to sign the Barcelona defender. The Blues are in the market for a top central defender this summer to replace Brazil legend Thiago Silva, who has announced his departure on a free transfer in order to return to Fluminense.

Araujo has been heavily linked with Chelsea.