Ronald Araujo holds the key to Liverpool's transfer plans

The Uruguayan defender was a surprise arrival at Anfield in the summer, joining on loan from Barcelona where he was club captain. It didn't take long for the 27-year-old to cement himself as a starter under Iraola, making the troubled right-back spot his own in recent weeks. The Reds reportedly hold an optional clause in the deal with Barca that could see Araujo become a Red permanently for €55 million (~£47m) in the summer. At the moment it would be a no-brainer to keep Araujo at Anfield, but that could have a big impact on the Reds' other summer business.