Liverpool Close In on Ronald Araujo Loan, With Barcelona Agreeing Terms

Liverpool are on the verge of adding Ronald Araujo to their defense. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Merseyside club have reached a verbal agreement with Barcelona to take the Uruguay center-back on loan. Barcelona sporting director Deco has approved the move, and the two clubs have settled on the key terms. The 27-year-old is expected to give Liverpool a new option in the middle of the back line following Ibrahima Konaté's departure to Real Madrid. The formalities still need to be completed before the loan is officially confirmed.