Liverpool agree loan deal for Barcelona's Araújo

Uruguay defender set for Anfield as Iraola bolsters backline.

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What happened. Liverpool have agreed to sign Ronald Araújo on a season-long loan from Barcelona, with the Uruguay defender expected to complete his medical.

• Move comes after Andoni Iraola faced lack of defensive options.
• Jérémy Jacquet, Joe Gomez, and Giovanni Leoni are concerns.
• Ibrahima Konaté left on a free transfer to Real Madrid.

Araújo's arrival would ease Liverpool's defensive crisis ahead of the new season.

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