Manchester United battle Chelsea, Tottenham for Maximiliano Araujo

Manchester United, Chelsea, and Tottenham are reportedly interested in signing 26-year-old Sporting CP wide man Maximiliano Araujo in the summer transfer window.

Maximiliano Araujo has done quite well for Sporting CP, registering 11 goal contributions this season. He could prove to be a very useful addition in the right team, and Manchester United, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in him.

According to a report by French outlet Media Foot, Manchester United are competing with Chelsea and Tottenham for the 26-year-old wide man. It remains to be seen whether they can get the deal done. They could use more quality and depth at left back.

Maximiliano Araujo can operate as both a left-back and a central defender. He could prove to be an interesting option for Manchester United. The report further claims that the player could cost €80 million because of a release clause in his contract.

Meanwhile, Chelsea need more quality in that area of the pitch as well. The West London outfit are lacking in depth in the full-back areas, and it will be interesting to see if they can sign the Uruguayan international.

Finally, Tottenham are keeping tabs on his situation as well. The North London outfit are ready to sanction the departure of Destiny Udogie at the end of the season. The Italian international has been quite poor, and Tottenham needs to get rid of him. It will be interesting to see if they can sign the 26-year-old from the Portuguese club. He could prove to be a major upgrade.

Araujo could fancy a move

The opportunity to join the Premier League clubs will be exciting for Maximiliano Araujo as well. However, he must choose his next destination carefully. The 26-year-old wide man should to join the club where he can play regularly. Manchester United, Chelsea or Tottenham will have to provide him with the necessary assurance if they want to get the deal done.

Araujo is entering the peak years of his career, and this is the right time for him to take the next step. Joining a top club would be ideal for the Uruguayan international, and it could help him improve as a player. He would get to compete at the highest level and fight for major trophies.