Manchester United, chelsea And tottenham Everyone will have to wait till after the World Cup. Only then will they know whether Maxi Araújo will become a realistic transfer target this summer.
Sporting continues to attract attention from across Europe. However, the Portuguese club are already preparing their next move to keep him in Lisbon.
according to recordMeetings with Uruguay international representatives have been scheduled after the tournament. Sporting are planning direct discussions regarding his future.
Interestingly, the list of interested clubs has changed slightly in the Portuguese press. Whereas Arsenal were mentioned in previous reports Around Araújo, the record instead includes between sides tottenham Keeping an eye on his condition. They are monitoring Manchester United and Chelsea.
World Cup is an important moment
Sporting knows the 26-year-old has the potential to reshape the market over the next few weeks.
Araújo is part of Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay squad. The club knows that a strong World Cup will generate even more interest from abroad.
record Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham are reportedly among the clubs keeping an eye on his situation, with Atletico Madrid reported.
Sporting players are set to reevaluate the situation once Araújo returns from international duty, by which point the level of interest around him should look very different.
Preparation for salary increase under the scheme
The record provides more details on the strategy that Sporting wants to introduce. The report states that Araújo currently nets between €650,000 (£560,000) and €700,000 (£605,000) per year.
are sporting ready to improve those conditions. They could potentially add him to the club's league of highest-paid players.
Sporting considers the former Toluca player an essential part of Rui Borges's plans. He believes that his role in the team should now be accompanied by financial recognition.
PL trio will face a tough stance
The Portuguese clubs are not hiding their position. Sporting are only prepared to negotiate for a figure close to Araújo's €80 million (£69 million) release clause.
That stance has been reported before, but Ricard again emphasizes that the club see him as one of their most important assets next season.
For Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham, this creates a difficult balance. All three clubs may continue monitoring the player. Sporting, meanwhile, is trying to ensure that any negotiations start from a position of strength.
The planned meetings with their representatives are part of that effort.
What happens next + exclusive information
The World Cup will certainly be a decisive phase in this story. Sporting wants Araújo to stay, is preparing better terms and is already in talks with his camp.
Meanwhile, Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham will continue to monitor him closely to see if the tournament creates an opportunity – or simply boosts his value even more.
At the moment, the Portuguese side is trying to get ahead of the market before it takes full shape.
sports witness Sources familiar with the situation have said that there are no talks on renewal.
