The Athletic reported on today Plymouth had accepted a transfer bid in the region of £6million ($7.5m) from Middlesbrough for Whittaker, and the Championship side have now confirmed he has signed a four-and-a-half-year deal which runs until 2029.

Araujo’s future at Barcelona appears subject to doubt after his recent return from serious injury, with Juventus having been said to sit in pole position as they look to negotiate a loan deal with the LaLiga giants.