Transfer talk surrounding Ronald Araujo is intensifying, with reports suggesting Chelsea are monitoring the Barcelona defender closely. The player has caught the attention of several scouts as other clubs prepare for a potentially active transfer window. Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham remain in the background, but for now, Chelsea are leading the way in ongoing talks. Defensively, Chelsea are sitting around the league average this season, at 1.29 goals conceded per game. Someone like Ronald Araujo could keep them steady but also raise the level when it matters most. Barcelona continue to be linked with Kobbie Mainoo, Julian Alvarez and Ian Martin Subiabre while Chelsea are also rumoured to be tracking Mikel Jauregizar Alboniga, Ian Martin Subiabre and Mickey van de Ven. Can't get enough Chelsea transfer rumours? Follow @PlayerSwitchCom on Twitter for the latest transfer news as it happens.