Overview
- Chelsea and Tottenham scouts watched Sporting CP face Arsenal in the Champions League quarter-final first leg on Tuesday, sharpening focus on Maxi Araujo.
- Multiple reports say both clubs have contacted Araujo’s representatives, indicating interest that goes beyond routine monitoring.
- Araujo is a versatile left-sided option who plays left-back or winger, has 10 goal contributions this season, and is 26 years old.
- He has a £69 million release clause, yet outlets expect negotiations below that figure, with A Bola reporting offers above €40 million could tempt Sporting.
- Record previously noted broad Premier League scouting of Araujo for Uruguay against England at Wembley, and both London clubs view him as a fit for their left side needs.