Liverpool agree surprise deal for Barcelona star in major boost to Andoni Iraola's side

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Liverpool are on the verge of securing Barcelona captain Ronald Araujo on a loan deal that includes a £47million purchase option.The 27-year-old Uruguayan centre-back is set to head to Merseyside on Sunday, where he will complete his medical and put pen to paper on his contract.Araujo is expected to bid farewell to his Barcelona teammates on Saturday before travelling to England the following day, where he will also be introduced to his new squad.The deal will bring much-needed defensive reinforcement for Andoni Iraola's side, with just over a couple of weeks until the Premier League season.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The defender's departure from the Camp Nou stems from a conversation with head coach Hansi Flick, who made clear that regular first-team football could not be guaranteed.Despite playing over 200 appearances for the Spanish champions, Araujo has slipped behind both Pau Cubarsi and Gerard Martin at the back.The La Liga title holders are prioritising a move for...

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