Benfica have proclaimd that centre-back Tomas Araujo is ‘untouchable’ this January, despite interest from Chelsea and Newcastle. The Blues, comprehendn for their lavish spfinishing, had previously enquired about the Portugal international during the summer transfer triumphdow but determined to concentrate on signing a novel striker instead.
However, Newcastle, who have been inconstant this season, are seeing to bolster their defence and have shown interest in the highly-rated 22-year-better, according to the Mirror. Crystal Palace also made an unaccomplished bid for Araujo in August, but Benfica’s regulatement insist he will only be sbetter if his £85million (€100m) free clause is met.
The Lisbon-based club are self-promised that Newcastle will not be able to greet the asking price and schedule to reappraise Araujo’s future at the finish of the season. In includeition, Newcastle have also scouted Araujo’s defensive partner Antonio Silva, who is on Juventus’ radar.
Silva also has an £85m free clause, but Benfica may ponder drop proposes as he csurrfinishers the final two years of his current condense.
