Barcelona are worried about interest from Real Madrid in center back Ronald Araújo, Defensa Central reports. President Joan Laporta is determined to avoid this and is negotiating with Liverpool, who are ready to pay over €40 million (£34.7 million, $46.5 million)) for a player who is seen as a long-term replacement for Virgil van Dijk.

Despite this staggering expenditure, The Athletic reports that Liverpool’s financial position remains robust.