Barcelona sporting director Deco has told Manchester United to forget about an approach for Ronald Araujo should they be considering a bid.
A number of clubs have been linked with the Uruguayan star, including United, albeit tentatively. Erik ten Hag is set to search for a new centre-back this year, most likely in the summer when funds are more readily available.
Raphael Varane is due to leave the club as things stand, with his contract expiring in the summer. The Frenchman feels he is being pushed out of Old Trafford. READ MORE: Berrada coup signals the beginning of the end of Glazer rule at United READ MORE: Mount can learn off a teammate to salvage United season Victor Lindelof seems set to stay at the club after having his one-year extension triggered, but he turns 30 in July.
Harry Maguire, 31 in March, and Jonny Evans, 36, also bump up the average age of the central defence roster. At 24, Araujo is an attractive prospect.
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