Newcastle 
- 21 July
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Aston Villa, Newcastle United enter Maximiliano Araujo chase
Aston Villa and Newcastle United will reportedly look to sign 26-year-old Uruguayan international Maximiliano Araujo from Sporting CP.
Will Maxi Araújo leave Sporting and join Newcastle?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Maxi Araújo's transfer to Newcastle, as reports suggest a 70% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Newcastle has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Maxi Araújo.
- Newcastle has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Maxi Araújo (26).
- Newcastle has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Maxi Araújo.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Harvey Barnes, Anthony Gordon)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Harvey Barnes, Anthony Gordon)
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Key player as direct competitor (Harvey Barnes, Anthony Gordon)
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Many competitors with higher Potential (Lewis Hall (Defender, ENG), Anthony Gordon)
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Some better competitors for position (Harvey Barnes, Anthony Gordon)
Alternatives of Newcastle
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
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71.2
80.9
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Álvaro Carreras |
 Real Madrid
|
€52.4M |
|
71.0
76.0
|
Josha Vagnoman |
 Stuttgart
|
€11M |
|
70.9
75.6
|
Miguel Gutiérrez |
 Napoli
|
€16.6M |
|
70.9
75.1
|
Rayan Aït-Nouri |
 Man City
|
€43.1M |
|
70.7
74.3
|
Fabiano Parisi |
 Fiorentina
|
€6M |
|
70.6
81.4
|
Diego Moreira |
 Strasbourg
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€19.1M |
|
70.6
70.6
|
Pep Chavarría |
 Rayo Vallecano
|
€10M |
|
70.6
74.8
|
Raoul Bellanova |
 Atalanta
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€17.3M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franculino | 21-07-2026 | Report | |
| Hugo Larsson | 18-07-2026 | Report | |
| Lucas Bergvall | 18-07-2026 | Report | |
| Amad Diallo | 16-07-2026 | Report | |
| Gabriel Martinelli | 15-07-2026 | Report | |
| Sean Steur | 08-07-2026 | Report | |
| Anis Hadj Moussa | 06-07-2026 | Report | |
| Óscar Mingueza | 29-05-2026 | Report |
Maxi Araújo
D, M (L)
Skill: 67.8
Pot: 72.0
Team
Sporting
Sporting
Contracted Until
30 Jun 29
ETV
€22.6M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€20.3M – €24.9M
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Who is Maxi Araújo?
Maxi Araújo (URU) is a a wing back and currently plays for Sporting. Maxi Araújo is 26 years old (2000/02/15) and he is 176cm tall. His preferred foot is Left. His jersey number is 11. Maxi Araújo has also been used as an inverted wing back.
Maxi Araújo's current transfer value is between €20.3M and €24.9M. His last transfer was from Toluca to Sporting in 2024. Sporting paid Toluca €13.6M for Maxi Araújo.
Maxi Araújo latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
