CaughtOffside confirmed that Barcelona coach Hans Flick is seeking to restructure the team's ranks and plans to let go of the Uruguayan international defender Ronald Araujo. This comes at a time when Araujo has become less trusted by Flick in the long term, despite being one of the key players in recent years.

Clubs like Liverpool and Chelsea have shown interest in the player, especially with the urgent need to strengthen their defensive lines. Sources indicate that Araujo could be an important opportunity for English clubs to reinforce their defense and offer the player a chance to get more playing time.

Liverpool is struggling defensively this season, with Virgil van Dijk aging and the need for a long-term successor, in addition to the inconsistent form of Ibrahima Konaté and his contract nearing expiration, making Araujo an important option to support the defense.

As for Chelsea, they are searching for a central defender during the current January transfer window. The team relies on Chalobah and Adarabioyo, while both Koulibaly and Fofana are injured, increasing the need for a new signing in central defense.

A move away from Barcelona represents an opportunity for Araujo to continue his career regularly and reach his full potential, while for English clubs it represents a chance to strengthen their squads with a reliable international defensive player, according to the same source.