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Manchester United<\/a> are expected to be in the transfer<\/a> market for a left back with Luke Shaw ageing and Patrick Dorgu starting next season off the back of a lengthy injury layoff, and also excelling in an advanced capacity than in a defensive role.<\/p>\n Having said that, it is believed that the Red Devils have made significant inroads regarding the signing of Sporting Lisbon star Maxi Araujo with Caught Offside claiming<\/a> that they have made a \u00a369 million bid for the Uruguay international.<\/p>\n Araujo has been eyed by the likes of Chelsea<\/a> and Liverpool<\/a>, and has a \u00a369 million release clause in his clause at Sporting. While United\u2019s payment structure is not known yet, the amount they are offering could be enough to secure Araujo\u2019s signing.<\/p>\n In Maxi Araujo, Manchester United would have secured the signing of a modern-day full back who is well equipped to deal with the intensity and pace of the Premier League<\/a>, and essentially can take over the primary spot from Luke Shaw immediately.<\/p>\n With blistering pace with the ball at his feet, accurate distribution of the ball high up the pitch and the stamina to continue running up and down the pitch for long lengths of a game make the Uruguayan the perfect option for United.<\/p>\n![\"Rememore](\"https:\/\/football-talk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/FootballTalk_New_Chapter-rememore.png\")
<\/a><\/div>\nAraujo a great purchase for United<\/h2>\n
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