Reports said Liverpool are prepared to make Ronald Araujo's move from Barcelona permanent if he continues his current form over the next few months. Araujo joined Liverpool on loan in the summer with an option to buy next summer for around £47m.
Option to buy under consideration
Football365 said Marca reported that Liverpool are prepared to exercise the option to sign Araujo permanently if he can continue his current form for the next few months.
Steele wrote in a Q&A: "Based on his first two months at the club, they would be fools not to trigger that option."
Steele wrote in a Q&A: "Let’s see if his rise continues as no decision will be made just yet."
Romano on Araujo's situation
Romano said: "I can tell you that Ronald Araujo is very happy. It’s like fresh air."
Romano said: "At Liverpool, it was not easy for Araujo to leave Barcelona because Araujo loves Barca. Araujo was a captain; Araujo was a big friend of all his teammates."
Romano said: "So, Araujo loves life at Barcelona, but now he’s very happy at Liverpool. The connection has been very good with the fans."
Romano said: "So, the Araujo situation is definitely one to watch for 2027."
Steele on performances
Steele wrote in a Q&A: "The Uruguay international has taken to the Premier League with ease despite playing out of position."
Steele wrote in a Q&A: "Given the physicality of English football in 2026, 6ft 3in Araujo is a handy player to have in both boxes. He has scored two goals in the last week and has been winning big headers at set-pieces in his own penalty area, too."
Enjoying life at Liverpool
Steele wrote in a Q&A: "Araujo is thoroughly enjoying his time at Liverpool and starting to fall in love with football again after a period of mental health issues and off-the-field problems at Barcelona."