The deal includes an option to buy Araujo, who is expected to link up with the Liverpool squad this weekend.The 27-year-old centre-back has helped Barca win La Liga in three of the past four seasons, and ended last season as club captain.Full story: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c4gxvvxldewo" target="_blank">BBC Sport</a>

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BBC Sport: Liverpool are close to signing Uruguay defender Ronald Araujo on a season-long loan from Barcelona. Read more.

Liverpool close to signing Barcelona's Araujo on loan

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