The top candidate to sign Jacobo Ramón
The central player from Como has become the desire of several major clubs in Europe.
Manchester United has become the main favorite to sign Jacobo Ramón, defender of Como, ahead of the upcoming summer transfer market. The Red Devils want to bolster their defense before the imminent departure of Lisandro Martínez in the winter market.
According to the newspaper AS, the Old Trafford club leads the interest in the Premier League ahead of Chelsea and Liverpool, in a move that is conditioned by the rights of Real Madrid, the club that sold the defender for 2.5 million euros while retaining 50% of his federative rights and a buy-back option set at 10 million euros against a market valuation of 45 million euros.
🚨 Manchester United are showing the strongest interest in Como defender Jacobo Ramón, with Chelsea and Liverpool also keen. The Spanish centre-back is expected to remain at Como until summer 2027, despite growing interest from England. Real Madrid retain 50% of his rights and can re-sign him for around €10M, while his market valuation stands at €45M. (Source: @diarioas)
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Cesc Fàbregas's undeniable influence and the call from the Spanish National Team
The sporting projection of the defender in Italian football has skyrocketed throughout the 2026-2027 season. Under the technical guidance of Cesc Fàbregas, the 1.96-meter tall defender has established himself as the cornerstone of the transalpine team's defense, being the player with the highest game volume in the squad with 1,201 minutes played.
Beyond his tactical mastery in ball progression and anticipation, his offensive performances stand out with a tally of 3 goals and 2 assists in Serie A, to which he added 2 goals in the last international break with the Spanish under-21 national team.
This consistency has led to his first call-up with the senior Spain national team under Luis de la Fuente, who included him in a list of 27 players alongside defensive stalwarts like Aymeric Laporte, Pau Cubarsí, and Dean Huijsen.
The Premier League applies pressure, but Real Madrid holds the key to his future
Despite the strong interest from the Premier League, the defender's environment has ruled out any movement during the winter market of January 2027: his commitment is to finish the sporting year in Italy to consolidate his professional growth.
Manchester United, which already probed his services last summer, has intensified its on-site monitoring of his matches with the aim of structuring a formal proposal for the summer period, directly competing with the positive reports they have at Stamford Bridge and Anfield.
However, in the offices of Valdebebas, calm prevails. With the contract expiration of Antonio Rüdiger on the horizon and the contractual status of Éder Militão, Dean Huijsen, Ibrahima Konaté, and Raúl Asencio, the merengue club keeps Jacobo Ramón —alongside Rafa Marín— at the top of its priority list for the center of defense.
The white board will make a definitive decision during the spring of 2027, knowing that it can reclaim the player by paying only 10 million euros. If Real Madrid decides not to exercise its preferential right before the end of the fiscal year, Manchester United will submit a lucrative offer to Como to secure the definitive transfer of Jacobo Ramón starting from July 2027.
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