# Liverpool near loan deal for Barcelona defender Araujo

Liverpool is close to agreeing a loan deal with Barcelona for defender Ronald Araujo. The move would strengthen Liverpool's backline for the remainder of the season. Final details are still being worked out between the clubs.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c4gxvvxldewo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:54:13 GMT
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/08/liverpool-barcelona-ronald-araujo-loan-football-transfer) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:44:10 GMT
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c70gk0ry07ko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:04:38 GMT
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c4gx5w7egvwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:11:48 GMT