Chelsea in contact as Liverpool scouting Barcelona defender Araujo | OneFootball

Premier League interest in Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo is growing.

As new contract talks are being prepared by Barca, it's emerged Araujo's agents are fielding interest from English clubs.

Chelsea were linked with the Uruguay international, as his contract runs to 2023.

ESPN says Liverpool and Manchester United are also in contact with Araujo's minders.

And it's understood Liverpool have had scouts posted to check on Araujo in recent games.