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It remains to be seen whether United or Liverpool will be put off by Araujo’s temperament, as ESPN claim that both sides could swoop for the 22-year-old at the end of the season. 

Red Devils centre-back Harry Maguire has come under fire in recent weeks, with results faltering under Ralf Rangnick. 

Jurgen Klopp’s side, meanwhile, have a less pressing need to recruit defenders, but with a contract that expires in 2023, they may not be able to resist the opportunity to snap up a bargain. 

As a young star tipped for a big future, there is also plenty of incentive to make sure none of the Reds’ Premier League rivals get their hands on him.