newcastle united And Aston Villa Sporting have joined the pursuit of Maxi Araujo, a source has informed Sport Witness.
On March 22, we revealed Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea have made initial links over a move for the left-back.
Newcastle United and Aston Villa are the latest clubs to join the race to sign Araújo.
He joined the Lions from Mexican side Deportivo Toluca when Manchester City's Hugo Viana was in charge of the transfer to Sporting.
The Uruguay international operated primarily as a left wing-back, scoring 10 goals and 12 assists in 88 appearances. His performances have already attracted the attention of the Premier League.
Newcastle United and Aston Villa are also keen
After we revealed interest from Spurs and the Blues in March, there have been some claims from the Portuguese side on Maxi Araújo. Last week, we broadcast news A potential battle between the two Manchester clubs for the 26-year-old player.
Now a source has given information sports witness Eight Premier League teams are following the South American.
This includes the Magpies, United Emery's side, Tottenham, Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City. Hugo Viana knows both the player and his club well because he brought him from Mexico. Additionally, some unnamed Spanish clubs are also in the picture.
The Sporting star has a release clause of €80m in his contract, while the Primeira Liga side are willing to sell him for even less in the summer. The same source reveals that the Lions want around €45-50 million and no less.
For now, it is unclear whether Newcastle United, Aston Villa or any other club are willing to offer that price for Araújo, who can operate as a left-back and winger.
It seems that the player has not yet made any decision about his future and is focusing on the Sporting season and the World Cup with Uruguay.
Contract, price and agent information
Maxi Araújo's contract at Sporting expires in 2029 and his value, according to transfer marketIs €25m.
Uruguayan agency GBG Global Business Group, owned by agents Martín Rodríguez Nader, Pablo Bocelli and Rodrigo López Pezzatti, is representing the player.
