Araujo’s future at Barcelona appears subject to doubt after his recent return from serious injury, with Juventus having been said to sit in pole position as they look to negotiate a loan deal with the LaLiga giants.

Liverpool could consider a move to sign Khvicha Kvaratskhelia from Napoli — should it be decided that he is to exit the club in this transfer window. Kvaratskhelia, 23, has established himself among Europe’s leading attackers since arriving from Russian side Rubin Kazan in the summer of 2022.