Three days ago, we covered claims from the Spanish press that AFC Bournemouth are in full negotiations with Barcelona over signing Julián Araujo.
The Premier League side have made further progress in their efforts to secure the left-back’s services this summer.
Monday’s edition of Mundo Deportivo claims the right-back didn’t train with the rest of the squad on Sunday.
That’s because the 22-year-old took a flight to England and will carry out his medical tests with Bournemouth today. The Mexico international’s sale to Andoni Iraola’s side will see the Catalan club collect €10m.
Online, Mundo Deportivo further add that the operation to take the fullback to the English club is ‘about to close’.
It’s claimed Hansi Flick’s side and Bournemouth are ‘working on drafting the documents’ related to the transfer and if the Mexican were to complete the Cherries medical, he will sign a five-year contract at the Vitality Stadium.
The Blaugrana paid €4m to buy him from MLS side LA Galaxy in 2023 and will make a profit from his sale to Bournemouth.
Barca allowed the defender to spend last season on loan at Las Palmas, where he made 28 appearances in all competitions.
