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Barcelona secured a 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday, January 8, in the Supercopa de Espana semifinal at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium. Gavi and Lamine Yamal got on the scoresheet to help their team get closer to their first trophy of the season.
Meanwhile, Arsenal have set their sights on a Uruguayan defender who plays for the Catalans. Elsewhere, Real Betis are planning a temporary move for Ansu Fati this month.
On that note, let’s look at the major Barcelona transfer stories from January 9, 2024.
Arsenal eyeing Ronald Araujo
Ronald Araujo
Ronald Araujo
Arsenal have entered the race to sign Ronald Araujo, according to Mundo Deportivo. The report adds that the Gunners are planning to dive for the player this month.
The Uruguayan’s contract with Barcelona runs until the end of next season, and he hasn’t signed a new deal yet. Araujo missed the start of this season with an injury and only returned to the first-team setup in December last year.
His first game of the season came against Barbastro in the Copa del Rey last week, which the Catalans won 4-0. However, the 25-year-old was an unused substitute in the club’s 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao in the Supercopa de Espana semifinal.
Recent reports have suggested that Juventus are eyeing Araujo with interest. However, the Bianconeri will face competition from Arsenal for the player’s signature. Barcelona are likely to be open to his departure, with Pau Cubarsi and Inigo Martinez forging a rock-solid partnership at the back.
Real Betis want Ansu Fati
Ansu Fati’s future remains unclear
Ansu Fati’s future remains unclear
Real Betis are ready to offer Ansu Fati a chance at regular football, according to SPORT. The Spanish forward is a forgotten man at Barcelona, who are ready to let him go this year.
Fati has struggled with injuries at the Camp Nou and Hansi Flick, who is spoilt for choice in attack, no longer sees him as an indispensable part of the squad.
The 22-year-old has registered eight appearances across competitions under the German manager this season, but has started just one of them.
Fati has clocked just 186 minutes of action so far this campaign and is itching for regular football. Real Betis are ready to offer him first-team football and are proposing a loan deal for the rest of the season.
The Andalusian club have a fantastic relationship with Barcelona, which could help the move materialize. However, the final decision is likely to rest with the player.
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) are ready to let Randal Kolo Muani leave this month, according to journalist Florian Plettenberg. The French forward is no longer in Luis Enrique’s plans and will be allowed to move on in the winter transfer window.
However, the Parisians will only allow the player to leave on a loan deal with an obligation to buy this summer. Multiple clubs are eyeing the opportunity to get their hands on the 26-year-old, who has two goals and one assist from 14 games this season.
Barcelona are also among Kolo Muani’s suitors, with a long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski on their agenda. The club are going through a financial crisis at the moment, so the opportunity to sign the player on loan will suit them too…Tap Here To Read Full Details
