90min has reported that Liverpool is interested in acquiring Barcelona's Ronald Araujo as a potential replacement for Virgil van Dijk. The club has expressed its preference for the Barcelona centre-back as a successor to van Dijk. The Uruguay international is valued at €60m (£50.5m), but Liverpool is prepared to offer €25m (£21.1m) along with Luis Diaz in a swap deal. El Nacional, a Spanish outlet, has confirmed Liverpool's pursuit of Araujo, emphasizing the club's readiness to include Luis Diaz in the transaction to bridge the valuation gap set by Barcelona. This strategic move highlights Liverpool's dedication to strengthening their defense amidst changing squad dynamics.