Manchester United increase interest in Sporting CP's Maxi Araujo
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 2:40 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Manchester United continues to pursue Maxi Araujo of Sporting CP after sending scouts to evaluate him at the World Cup. Araujo has performed impressively, contributing two goals and one assist in the tournament. United sees him as a potential addition to bolster their left flank amid ongoing midfield reinforcements this summer. Sporting CP may consider negotiations for Araujo if an offer around £51 million is made.
- •United scouts monitored Araujo during the World Cup.
- •He scored two goals and assisted once for Uruguay.
- •Sporting CP reportedly would consider selling for £51 million.
- •United has also agreed to sign Ederson from Atalanta.
- •Current negotiations are ongoing to strengthen the midfield.
- 2:40 PMYahoo Sports — Maxi Araujo: Man United ramp up pursuit of Sporting CP wizard
"Manchester United remain interested in Maxi Araujo after dispatching scouts to watch the Sporting CP wizard in action at the World Cup this week, according to a report from Portugal.Reinforcements Out...
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