Chelsea are interested in signing Ronald Araujo and could land his services if Barcelona continue to struggle financially.

Chelsea‘s centre-back woes have been on display for all to see this season after they chose not to sign a new player in the position over the summer despite Enzo Maresca‘s demands.

Levi Colwill is out for the campaign with an ACL tear, while the likes of Wesley Fofana, Tosin Adarabioyo, Benoit Badiashile and Josh Acheampong have all each had their own injury concerns in recent weeks.

Chelsea are working to sign a new centre-back, as revealed by Football Insider last month, with the position remaining a priority for Italian boss Maresca after their tough start to the season.

Football Insider revealed on Saturday (11 October) that Chelsea are interested in signing Ronald Araujo as he continues to impress on a consistent basis for La Liga champions Barcelona.

The Spanish giants’ financial difficulties could force them to sell the 26-year-old soon, with sources previously telling Football Insider that Liverpool are also eyeing a move for Araujo.

As I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, Chelsea are unlikely to land Araujo in January and so could make a move for him next summer.

The Uruguayan international centre-back has featured seven times for Barcelona so far this season, donning the captain’s armband on six occasions, so it is clear how highly-rated he is at his current club.