Romano reveals Liverpool decision on £46m January transfer: ‘The answer I got is..’

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Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Liverpool have made a decision on whether to trigger Ronald Araujo’s buyout clause in January.

Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Liverpool have made a decision on whether to trigger Ronald Araujo’s buyout clause in the January transfer window.

The Reds beat Crystal Palace 3-1 last week to push themselves up to fourth in the Premier League table and get back into form after two losses in a row against Arsenal and Fenerbahce.

Liverpool brought in Jeremy Jacquet and Araujo to help strengthen their defence in the summer with the latter arriving on loan from Barcelona.

Araujo is only at Anfield temporarily but Liverpool have the option to make the deal permanent if they trigger his €55m (£46m) buyout option.

There have been some reports claiming that Liverpool could make a deal permanent in January but Romano has now pushed back on that.

> Romano said on his YouTube channel: “Araujo is doing fantastic at Liverpool. It’s the reality. He can play right-back, centre-back, a smart loan signing by Richard Hughes at Liverpool. A very good addition for the Reds.

> “And also, let me say, Andoni Iraola. Iraola has a very good connection with Araújo. So the relationship between them is very good. Araújo is trying to learn some English.

> “That’s important, obviously, when you play in the Premier League. Also, Araújo as a leader is really appreciated in the dressing room. He has international experience. He can cover several positions.

> “Now many of you ask me, there are rumours on Liverpool activating the €55m buy clause in the January transfer window. The answer I got is that Liverpool are not deciding anything now, November, December or probably even January.

‘Liverpool want to take their time’ – Romano

> “Liverpool have all the time to decide whether they want to activate the clause or not, whether they want to negotiate with Barcelona or not.

> “Because one thing is the clause and another thing is the salary. For example, the contract of the player, Araújo, is on a big salary at Barcelona. Obviously, Liverpool are aware of that. But when you buy the player on a permanent deal, obviously it’s different.

> “You need to negotiate, to discuss and to reach an agreement also, and especially on the salary part. So that’s going to be a part of the conversation.

> “Liverpool want to take their time. Liverpool are delighted and very happy with his performances. But before saying Araújo stays, Liverpool will negotiate with Barcelona, that’s something that they will decide in 2027, not now.

> “So all the rumours coming out now about Liverpool, from what I’m told, are not true. They are just speculation, because Liverpool are very happy with the boy. But the decision will be made later on.”

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