Liverpool are close to agreeing a deal to sign Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo on loan for the season. Multiple outlets report that the move is expected to be completed as a loan arrangement, with Araujo joining Liverpool for the campaign.

BBC reports the deal includes an option for Liverpool to buy the defender, adding detail to the structure of the transfer. Other coverage frames the move as a “surprise” loan, but does not specify financial or contractual terms beyond the season-long arrangement. Across the reports, there is agreement on the main points: the player involved is Ronald Araujo, his club is Barcelona, and Liverpool are the destination on an extended loan basis.