Man Utd 'decide' on Ronald Araujo transfer as Harry Maguire own goal almost costs them

Man Utd v Tottenham: Match in pictures

Root accepts England need wholesale changes after Ashes defeat

Shane Warne's manager on his children's reaction to his death

Conor McGregor talks Jake Paul, sparring return and UFC title aspirations

Carlo Ancelotti reacts to win over PSG

Jurgen Klopp very impressed with Luis Diaz

Thomas Tuchel on offering players new contracts

Cheltenham Festival 2022: All you need to know

Ralf Rangnick discusses coaches moral obligations when taking jobs

Manchester United have reportedly stepped up their interest in Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo as they plot their approach for the summer transfer window.

Araujo is out of contract with Barcelona in June 2023 and has attracted the attention of several top European clubs with his recent performances.

Barca are keen to tie the 23-year-old defender down to a new deal, but negotiations have dragged on throughout the season.

He has been a key player for the Spanish side this season, making 30 appearances across all competitions at the heart of defence.

Yet he remains on the terms of the five-year deal he signed way back in 2018 and has reportedly rejected two fresh offers from Barcelona.

Spanish newspaper Sport reports that the sluggish nature of talks between the club and the Uruguayan’s representatives has alerted United and Paris Saint-Germain to his potential availability.

Araujo reportedly wants a contract befitting his nature in the team and, although he is happy playing for Xavi, he is aware that United and PSG would pay much higher wages.

The fact Barcelona signed up two of their other young stars – Pedri and Ansu Fati – to new contracts back in October has not gone unnoticed by Araujo.

United are understood to be willing to pay a