Maximiliano Araujo of Uruguay controls the ball during the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American Qualifier match between Uruguay and Venezuela at Estadio Centenario in Montevideo, Uruguay on June 10, 2025. (Photo by Ernest Ryan/Getty Images)
Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea are all interested in signing Maxi Araujo from Sporting CP in the summer transfer window.
However, Portuguese publication A BOLA claim that the Portuguese club have no intention of letting him leave and are prepared to offer him a pay rise to keep him at the club. The player’s contract includes a release clause of 80 million euros, and it remains to be seen whether he is willing to sign a new contract with the club.
The opportunity to play in the Premier League could be a very exciting one for the 26-year-old left-back. He is at the peak of his career and may be the perfect time to take on a new challenge.
Manchester United could certainly use more quality players in the left-back department. Luke Shaw is in the twilight stages of his career and Araujo could be the ideal replacement. The 26-year-old is not just a reliable defender. He will continue to help me. He has contributed 13 goals this season, and that number could improve even more if he plays on a better team with better players.
Meanwhile, Chelsea could use more depth in the left-back department, especially if Marc Cucurella leaves the club in the summer. He has been linked with a move from the London club in recent months.
As far as Arsenal are concerned, the opportunity to play for the Premier League champions could be a very exciting one, but Arsenal are well-stocked with defenders and may not be able to guarantee him a starting role. It remains to be seen how the situation will develop.
