The 26-year-old, who is capable of playing in a defensive and attacking role on the left flank, was one of Sporting’s standout performers last season with seven goals and six assists in all competitions.
Araujo has also impressed at the World Cup this summer with two goals and an assist in Uruguay’s two games against Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde in Group H.
According to Record, Manchester United are interested in a deal for Araujo and sent representatives to watch him during Uruguay’s 2-2 draw with Cape Verde last Sunday.
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The report adds that Chelsea are also monitoring Araujo as they seek a replacement for Marc Cucurella, who joined Real Madrid in a £52 million deal earlier this month.
Maxi Araujo came up against Arsenal in the Champions League quarter-final last season (NurPhoto/Shutterstock)
Arteta was said to be impressed by Araujo’s performances during Sporting’s two Champions League quarter-final ties against Arsenal.
Sporting, meanwhile, remain in a strong negotiating position as Araujo has three years remaining on his contract, which also includes an €80m (£69.3m) release clause.
Speaking last weekend, Araujo refused to rule out the prospect of leaving Sporting this summer and paid tribute to his club teammate, Ivan Fresneda, who watched him in action for Uruguay in Miami.
‘I’m very happy at Sporting, but you never know what’s going to happen,’ Arauho said after Uruguay’s draw with Cape Verde.
‘I was happy to be able to talk to Fresneda, I’m grateful that he’s here and I love playing with him. I hope we can play together for a long time.’
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