Everton is looking to sign a new center-back in the summer

After its resurgence in the Premier League, Everton is slowly growing in stature under Carlo Ancelotti.

The club was under a serious threat of getting relegated, until a certain Italian manager was appointed in December 2019. Since then, there has been no looking back.

The team finished in the 12th position last season and currently find themselves in a position to finish in the top half of the Premier League table. Everton has already started to plan for the summer and are out in search of a new center-half for the side.

Everton is reportedly interested in Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo

According to recent news, The club is interested in signing Barcelona center-back Ronald Araujo in the summer. However, the Catalans are reluctant to sell him as the club values the defender very highly.

Though there were rumours about Merih Demiral, renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano stated that he is not even Ancelotti’s target. The tweet read:

"Everton are planning to sign a centre-back in the summer. Araujo is highly appreciated but Barcelona will *not* sell him. No talks for Demiral, he’s not even a target.  #EFC Max Aarons update: new clubs are joining the race. Everton are now looking for other players.  (Via: Fabrizio Romano)"

Ronald Araujo is having a great season at Camp Nou despite having a not-so-good start at Camp Nou.

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Under Ronald Koeman, the center-half has accumulated 1240 minutes in the Spanish top-flight. Also, he has 3 G/A to his name in La Liga for Barcelona.

Ronald Araujo is not only a dominant defender on the field but has one of the best aerial duel rates. The player has 82.5% success in aerial duels.

Also, the 22-year-old has 28 blocks to his name. If Everton qualifies for Europe, Araujo can be a great addition as the Uruguyan brings some Champions League experience to the side.

As we talk about Everton’s transfer targets, there is also an update regarding Max Aarons. Two months ago, Everton entered the race to sign Norwich City’s full-back, Max Aarons and were leading the race till a week ago.

However, the promotion of Norwich City, as well as the new entrants to sign the defender, have made the Goodison Park-based outfit look elsewhere.

Will Everton be able to sign Max Aarons or Ronald Araujo in the summer? What do you think? Let us know!