Liverpool agree loan deal for Barcelona's Araujo

Reds bolster defence with Uruguay international as centre-back crisis deepens.

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What happened. Liverpool have agreed a season-long loan deal for Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo, adding depth to their centre-back options.

• Araujo is 27 and signed a new contract until 2031 last year.
• Liverpool lost Ibrahima Konate to Real Madrid and have fitness concerns over Jeremy Jacquet.
• Virgil van Dijk is currently the only fully fit senior centre-back.

Araujo will provide experienced cover as Liverpool face a defensive injury crisis.

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