Sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside that Maximiliano Araújo is reportedly of interest to Chelsea, and that the club is also said to be monitoring his situation. Sporting CP do not have an urgent need to sell Araújo, whose contract runs until 2029 and includes a £70 million release clause. Reports suggest Sporting could be open to discussions for an offer in the range of €50 million to €60 million, although the club is not under significant pressure to sell because of his long-term contract.

Manchester United and Chelsea are interested in signing 26-year-old Maximiliano Araújo this summer. The Uruguayan international's contract with Sporting runs until 2029 and includes an €80 million release clause. Reports from Portuguese media suggest that offers between €40 million and €50 million could persuade the club to enter discussions.