Liverpool, Barcelona and Ronald Araujo
Monday
Liverpool have officially signed Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo on a season-long loan with an option to buy for around €55m. The Uruguay international took a pay cut to facilitate the move, while Liverpool will cover his wages.
Liverpool needed immediate defensive cover after Ibrahima Konate left and several centre-backs suffered injuries. Araujo can play centrally or at right-back, giving Andoni Iraola an experienced option while younger defenders continue recovering or developing this season.