Arsenal have reportedly already established contact with the representatives of Sporting Lisbon left-back Maxi Araujo ahead of a potential summer transfer.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYThe Uruguay international impressed during Sporting’s recent Champions League quarter-final clash against the Gunners, putting in solid displays in both legs in a close tie.According to Portuguese outlet Record, Arsenal have now registered an interest in the €60m-rated player, though things are still described as being at an early exploratory stage.Still, Araujo looks like someone it’s worth taking a close look at, with the 26-year-old notching up an impressive eight goals and five assists in all competitions for club and country so far this season.How could Maxi Araujo fit in at Arsenal?Araujo mainly plays as a left-back, but is versatile enough to also offer an option in attack as a left-sided midfielder or forward.WhoScored‘s stats page for Araujo describe finishing as one of his strengths, as well as key passes, and more defensive skills like tackling.Want more CaughtOffside coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trustIt also mentions the different positions the South American has played in this season, with the vast majority of those coming at left-back, but which also includes eight appearances as an attacking left-sided player, and even one as a central attacking midfielder.One imagines a player who can operate in that many different positions would appeal a lot to Mikel Arteta, who could do with adding both quality and depth for next season.More Stories / Latest NewsContact made: Arsenal working on signing CL opponent who impressed against themApr 25 2026, 13:30Video: Paul Pogba names the Man United star he thinks is “so talented”Apr 25 2026, 13:06Sources: Arsenal “like” Real Madrid star facing transfer uncertaintyApr 25 2026, 11:20Maxi Araujo Transfer Fit ratingGiven the poor injury record of Riccardo Calafiori, and the loss of form of Myles Lewis-Skelly this season, it makes sense that an attack-minded left-back of this profile is being looked at.All in all, we’d score this a pretty high medium using our Transfer Fit rating system – read here for a better understanding of how it works, and see below for our Araujo rating…Maxi AraujoTOTAL SCORE: 16/25Transfer fee***Performance****Achievements**Career phase***Squad need****Would you like to see Araujo joining Arsenal? Let us know your opinions in the comments!The post Contact made: Arsenal working on signing CL opponent who impressed against them appeared first on CaughtOffside.