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One major issues stands between €55m defender loanee and permanent move

Liverpool are considering triggering the buy option in one of their players’ loan contracts, according to Spanish sources. If you enjoy CaughtOffside coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make…

Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 10:57 AM
One major issues stands between €55m defender loanee and permanent move
Key Things to Know
  • Liverpool are considering triggering a €55m permanent buy option for Barcelona loanee Ronald Araujo.
  • Araujo's wages of over £210,000 per week remain a major obstacle to completing a permanent transfer.
  • Sporting director Julian Ward is reportedly impressed by Araujo's rapid adaptation to the Premier League.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Liverpool are considering making Ronald Araujo's loan move from Barcelona permanent after an impressive start to the season. The Uruguayan defender joined Liverpool on loan and has an option to buy set at €55m, which sporting director Julian Ward is reportedly looking to trigger early.

However, a potential hurdle remains Araujo's substantial wages, which currently exceed £210,000 per week. To finalize a permanent transfer, Barcelona may need to negotiate a lower fee if they want to move him off their wage bill.

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