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.
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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 (£68m) 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.