Barcelona in Talks with Liverpool Over Permanent Araujo Transfer

Liverpool rose to the top four in the Premier League with wins over Brentford and Brighton. The Reds, who also beat LASK and Villarreal in the Champions League, have made a good start under new head coach Andoni Iraola. Ronald Araujo's performances play an important part in these results.

The Uruguayan defender joined Liverpool on loan from Barcelona in August, with an option to buy. The 27-year-old, with his attacking style of play, quickly became a favourite of the Anfield fans.

TEAMtalk reporter Graeme Bailey reported that Barcelona has contacted Liverpool to turn the loan deal into a permanent transfer in January. The Spanish giants want to part ways with the player to create resources for strengthening their defence. Bailey also noted that Liverpool's management is happy with the player's contribution and open to a permanent transfer.

According to a clause in the loan agreement, Araujo's fee was set at 55 million euros (47 million pounds). Barcelona want to bring this arrangement forward and have already taken the first steps towards the transfer in the January window.