Liverpool close to Araujo loan deal

Reds edge closer to landing Barcelona's Uruguayan defender on loan.

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What happened. Liverpool are close to signing Ronald Araujo on a season-long loan from Barcelona, with an option to buy.

• Araujo is expected to join Liverpool squad this weekend.
• He made only 11 league starts last season for Barca.
• Liverpool need defensive cover after Konate left for Real Madrid.

Deal not finalised yet, but close; Araujo could bolster Liverpool's defence.

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