Bayern Munich will sell Barcelona target only if Ronald Araujo is included in the deal

It is no secret that Barcelona desperately want to sign someone who can seamlessly fit into the defensive midfield position.

The team from Catalonia gambled on a certain Oriol Romeu last summer and while the Spaniard showed signs of promise early on, the 32-year-old has faded away over the last few months.

As such, Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich happens to be one of the many candidates considered by Barcelona, but dealing with the German champions is proving to be quite tricky.

Now, Bayern are aware of Barcelona’s interest in Kimmich and while they were initially reluctant, they have found a way to take advantage of the Blaugrana. 

According to a report from SPORT, Bayern will not consider selling Kimmich unless Barcelona include Ronald Araujo in the deal, something that the team from Catalonia is not even considering.

Bayern’s interest in Araujo is serious

Bayern have been working on Araujo’s acquisition for a considerable period, anticipating that Barcelona might open the door for negotiations due to their pressing need to strengthen their finances. 

Intent on creating doubt within the Blaugrana camp, Bayern are prepared to make a substantial bid. Interestingly enough, the decision to pursue Araujo was made by Bayern in the latter months of the previous year.

Ronald Araujo does not want to leave Barcelona. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Although Bayern explored other options as well, they concluded that an undeniable signing was the key to raising their defensive standard, and Araujo emerged as the preferred choice.

Araujo is committed to Barcelona

While Araujo is aware of Bayern’s keen interest and the enormity of the proposed operation, he remains committed to staying at Barcelona. 

Araujo knows Bayern are interested, but he still wants to stay at Barcelona. He recently renewed his contract with Barcelona but feels he deserves better pay, considering his important role in the team. 

Bayern are aware of this and are playing on the fact that Barcelona might not offer him a fair deal. This is why they are planning to make a huge offer and they know Barcelona need money. 

If the Blaugrana can’t sell other players, they might have to consider selling Araujo, even though they prefer to keep him. It’s a tough decision for Barcelona, but it might be the only way to rebuild the team.