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Metro
4 days ago
- Business
- Metro
Chelsea plan £43m bid to sign Barcelona star ahead of Liverpool and Man Utd
Chelsea are set to make a £43m bid for Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo and are 'confident' of striking a deal, according to reports in Spain. The Club World Cup holders are searching the transfer market for centre-back options after Levi Colwill's major injury blow. Colwill, 22, required surgery on a serious knee injury and is now expected to miss most of the season. Chelsea have already spent over £150m this summer and the Blues are still working on deals for RB Leipzig playmaker Xavi Simons and Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho. But the Colwill injury could lead to even more Chelsea investment, with Football Espana claiming they are lining up an offer for Barcelona's Araujo. In The Mixer: Exclusive analysis, FPL tips and transfer talk sent straight to your inbox every week – sign up, it's an open goal. The Uruguay international has made 175 appearances for Barca since being signed from Boston River in 2018. Araujo has been repeatedly linked with a move to the Premier League in recent years and reports in Spain say Chelsea are no alone in expressing interest in a deal. It is claimed that, like Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham are also showing 'serious interest' in Araujo, while Manchester United are 'monitoring the situation closely'. But Chelsea appear to be leading the transfer race as things stand and Football Espana say they have indicated they would be willing to pay £43m to bring the Uruguayan to Stamford Bridge. Chelsea are even reportedly confident that they fee would convince Barcelona to part ways with Araujo given the La Liga giant's financial difficulties. The issue for Chelsea is the reigning Spanish champions are already set to sell centre-back Inigo Martinez to Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr, meaning they may block Araujo's exit. But Chelsea plan to test Barcelona's resolve with a bid expected to be tabled in the coming days. Asked whether Chelsea would be looking to sign a direct replacement for Colwill after his unfortunate injury setback, Blues boss Enzo Maresca said: 'It depends – we will wait and see. Jamie Gittens – £48m from Borussia Dortmund Joao Pedro – £55m from Brighton Liam Delap – £30m from Ipswich Town Mamadou Sarr – £12m from Lyon Dario Essugo – £18m from Sporting CP Estevao Willian – £29m from Palmeiras Kendry Paez – £17m from Independiente del Valle Jorrol Hato – £37m from Ajax 'You know in our way, how important Levi has been. I spoke with him yesterday and I told him that if we achieve what we achieved last year, it is also because of him – and he was a main player for us.' Chelsea's alternative defensive options are new signing Jorrel Hato, Tosin Adarabioyo, Benoit Badiashile, Trevoh Chalobah and Josh Acheampong. Stamford Bridge hero Frank Leboeuf says losing Colwill is a 'big blow' but believes Chelsea already have the players needed to cover. More Trending 'It's a shame because Levi Colwill was the most experienced player compared to the others,' he said on ESPN. 'He had a great season and was leading the defence. 'But I believe that players like Trevoh Chalobah and Tosin Adarabioyo can do the job. 'It is a big blow because Colwill has proven that he's a real talented player and can have a bright future. 'Chalobah was called back from Crystal Palace last season and did very well until the rest of the season. Even Tosin can do the job.' For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Erik ten Hag rates £37m Chelsea transfer: 'He was the best player in the league' MORE: Manchester United director makes Benjamin Sesko prediction after £74m transfer MORE: Gianluigi Donnarumma makes decision over Manchester United transfer as PSG approve sale
Tom's Guide
31-07-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Samsung just announced early Galaxy S25 FE launch — confirms new tri-fold is coming this year
Anyone waiting for the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is in for a treat, as the company has revealed an expedited timeline for the launch. While the executives didn't reveal a launch date, Daniel Araujo, VP of Samsung's Mobile Experience division, did say it would launch early. "For the Galaxy S25 series, we will focus on maintaining sales momentum with seasonal promotions as well as an earlier launch of the S25 FE," Araujo said to investors during an earnings call (via Android Authority). In the case of the Galaxy S24 FE, Samsung released the phone in October. Considering we're almost in August, the phone would have to come out later this month or next month to be considered "earlier." And it's not just the Galaxy S25 FE that Samsung spoke about. Samsung plans to reveal several other high-profile devices in the second half of 2025. It even called out the tri-fold — a highly anticipated device that could bring the new form factor to a more mainstream audience. Of course, we expect that device to be prohibitively expensive, so it might not penetrate the market that quickly. The company hasn't forgotten its XR headset yet, either. Araujo mentioned that it plans to drop its long-anticipated Project Moohan XR headset later this year. Samsung has a strong lineup for the back half of 2025 if all of these devices launch. There's no reason to think the Galaxy S25 FE would be delayed, but given how long we've been waiting for the tri-fold and Project Moohan XR headset, it's a case of 'I'll believe it when I see it.' If they all come out — plus the teased budget-friendly A-series phones — Samsung could be in for a great year. And let's not forget that the company just launched the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. And once 2025 is in the rearview mirror, Samsung still has the Galaxy S26 series of phones coming in 2026 — we expect big things from these devices. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
Yahoo
31-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
In conversation with Bournemouth and Mexico star Julian Araujo
Arguably more so than any of his Bournemouth teammates, Julián Araujo is well used to life in America, with the 23-year-old defender born in California in 2001, though he now represents Mexico by virtue of being able to play for either country. The breakout LA Galaxy star got a dream move to Barcelona in 2023 but his dreams never came to fruition, and he moved to the Cherries the following year. Now in the midst of the Premier League Summer Series, with Bournemouth facing Manchester United in Chicago on Wednesday off the back of a comprehensive 3-0 win over Everton last weekend in New Jersey, Araujo has been discussing the importance of pre-season, and his hopes with both club and country with CNN Espanol's Elizabeth Perez.
CNN
29-07-2025
- Sport
- CNN
In conversation with Bournemouth and Mexico star Julian Araujo
Arguably more so than any of his Bournemouth teammates, Julián Araujo is well used to life in America, with the 23-year-old defender born in California in 2001, though he now represents Mexico by virtue of being able to play for either country. The breakout LA Galaxy star got a dream move to Barcelona in 2023 but his dreams never came to fruition, and he moved to the Cherries the following year. Now in the midst of the Premier League Summer Series, with Bournemouth facing Manchester United in Chicago on Wednesday off the back of a comprehensive 3-0 win over Everton last weekend in New Jersey, Araujo has been discussing the importance of pre-season, and his hopes with both club and country with CNN Espanol's Elizabeth Perez.
CNN
29-07-2025
- Sport
- CNN
In conversation with Bournemouth and Mexico star Julian Araujo
Arguably more so than any of his Bournemouth teammates, Julián Araujo is well used to life in America, with the 23-year-old defender born in California in 2001, though he now represents Mexico by virtue of being able to play for either country. The breakout LA Galaxy star got a dream move to Barcelona in 2023 but his dreams never came to fruition, and he moved to the Cherries the following year. Now in the midst of the Premier League Summer Series, with Bournemouth facing Manchester United in Chicago on Wednesday off the back of a comprehensive 3-0 win over Everton last weekend in New Jersey, Araujo has been discussing the importance of pre-season, and his hopes with both club and country with CNN Espanol's Elizabeth Perez.
