Barcelona targets multiple defenders after Araujo's departure to Liverpool
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 5:40 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Ronald Araujo has departed Barcelona for Liverpool, prompting Deco to seek a replacement in central defense. Araujo is currently undergoing medicals with Liverpool, who will cover his full salary for the loan. Aymeric Laporte is among the options admired by Deco, though no negotiations are active. Other potential targets include Castello Lukeba, Cristian Romero, William Saliba, and Lucas Herrington. Barcelona's priority signings also include Rodri and Julian Alvarez, and plans for defensive acquisitions will progress following upcoming player departures.
- •Ronald Araujo leaves Barcelona for Liverpool on loan.
- •Deco is exploring defender options, including Aymeric Laporte.
- •Laporte has been previously contacted, but no active negotiations are underway.
- •Other targets include Lukeba, Romero, Saliba, and Herrington.
- •Barcelona prioritizes signings of Rodri and Julian Alvarez.
- 5:40 PMYahoo Sports — Deco admires World Cup-winning defender but has other options ready for Barcelona’s centre-back hunt
"The shock departure of Ronald Araujo from Barcelona to Liverpool shocked the world, especially given how it was a move that appeared out of the blue.As matters stand, the Uruguayan star has already tr...
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