Manchester United have reportedly offered a contract worth €10million to Barcelona centre-back Ronald Araujo, whose future remains uncertain.

The 22-year-old has emerged as a star in head coach Xavi’s current team, as well as for the future of the club. Following his breakthrough at the end of the 2019/20 last season, he now plays regularly.

The Uruguay international’s performances have subsequently attracted the attention of some of Europe’s top clubs.

Indeed, Man Utd, Liverpool and Chelsea are supposedly the top Premier League suitors for Araujo.

Liverpool have reportedly made their move for Araujo. They have also apparently offered rising Barcelona midfield star Gavi, 17, a contract worth €10million (£8million).

And according to Spanish journalist Dario Montero on El Chiringuito (via Sport Witness), United have offered the same amount to Araujo.

Following his rise, Barcelona have made tying him to a new contract a major priority.

Araujo’s current deal expires at the end of next season and no concrete signs have so far emerged of any extension.

Barca manager Xavi said recently of the situation: “Araujo’s contract extension is one of the priorities. We definitely want to extend his contract as soon as possible.

“Araujo is giving us a lot and he is highly esteemed in the club and the dressing room.”

United are after Araujo as a potential new long-term option with Harry Maguire and Raphael Varane both 28.