Tottenham Hotspur remain interested in signing Maximiliano Araujo from Sporting CP.
According to a report from SportWitness, they will face competition from Chelsea and Manchester United for the 26-year-old left back. He has been a reliable defender for the Portuguese outfit and has helped them create opportunities going forward.
Maximiliano Araujo is in fine form
The Uruguayan has 10 goal contributions this season. He could prove to be an excellent investment for Tottenham. It will be interesting to see if they can sign him for a reasonable amount of money. He has an €80 million release clause in his contract, but the report claims that he could be signed for a fee of €45-50 million.
The 26-year-old is at the peak of his career, and he could make an immediate impact in the Premier League. He could prove to be an upgrade on Destiny Udogie. Souza is quite young, and he needs more support. Signing an experienced full-back would be ideal.
Chelsea and Man United are also keen on Araujo
Meanwhile, Chelsea and Manchester United could use more depth in that area of the pitch as well. Chelsea needs someone to compete with Marc Cucurella, and Araujo would be ideal. He could be the ideal long-term replacement for Luke Shaw at Manchester United.
The defender will be hoping to compete at a high-level and fight for trophies. Tottenham are fighting for survival in the Premier League. They will need to secure safety in the top flight and convince the player of their ambitions.
Chelsea and Manchester United could be more attractive opportunities for the player. They are fighting for a place in the UEFA Champions League next season. On the other hand, Tottenham have no chance of securing a place in European football next season.