Arsenal and Liverpool keen on Sporting star; €60m wanted | OneFootball

English clubs Arsenal and Liverpool have joined the race to sign Maxi Araújo, Sporting’s left-back, who has been attracting interest in the Premier League. The two Premier League clubs have already made contact over the winger.

According to the British press, despite the approaches, the Lions are not interested in making the player’s departure any easier. Sporting’s board is said to have set a benchmark close to €60 million to begin talks, a figure it considers appropriate given the player’s importance to the squad.

The Uruguayan has become one of Rui Borges’ most-used players and has established himself as the undisputed first-choice on the left flank. In addition to his performances, Ricardo Mangas’ departure to Monza left Sporting without a direct alternative for the position.

Maxi Araújo also heads into this transfer window with added value thanks to his presence at the 2026 World Cup, where he represented Uruguay. Last season for the green-and-whites, the 26-year-old made 47 appearances, scoring seven goals and providing five assists.

With a contract running until June 2029, the footballer has a release clause set at €80 million, but Sporting will only consider negotiating for what it sees as a high offer.

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