Chelsea and Liverpool battle it out for Benfica defender Tomas Araujo

Chelsea and Liverpool battle it out for Benfica defender Tomas Araujo

Chelsea and Liverpool are both interested in signing Benfica defender Tomas Araujo, who has a release clause €80 million.

The 23-year-old was a key player as Benfica narrowly missed out on the Liga Portugal title, finishing in second, two points behind Sporting.

According to A Bola, both Chelsea and Liverpool have added Araujo as a priority target, but Benfica are reluctant to sell.

Araujo signed a new deal with the club back in 2023, keeping him there until the summer of 2029 and adding an €80 million (368m) release clause.

Both clubs are expected to make significant defensive signings this summer amid ongoing uncertainty regarding the futures of several members of each squad.