Arsenal are reportedly fighting with Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur over a deal to sign Como midfielder Nico Paz. Caught offside.
The Gunners decided to spend big during the last transfer window to strengthen the squad and help Mikel Arteta challenge on all fronts this campaign.
Although they have suffered from numerous injury problems so far this season, they have had a brilliant start. They are currently at the top of the Premier League and are the favorites to become English champions. In addition, they have won their first four matches in the Champions League and reached the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup.
In the meantime, the winter period is fast approaching and Arsenal have started exploring options to further strengthen the squad.
Caught offside claim that while Mikel Arteta already has Martin Odegaard, Eberechi Eze and Ethan Nwaneri as options to deploy in the creative midfield, he is looking to add even more depth in this area, and Arsenal have identified Paz as a serious option.
Since joining Como from Real Madrid last year, the 21-year-old has established himself as one of the best young players in Serie A, scoring four goals and as many assists in 11 league appearances so far this season.
Los Blancos have a buyback option and it has been suggested they are looking to re-sign him. Furthermore, the Spanish giants have a 50% sell-on clause, with Paz valued at around £88 million.
Conflict
So it won’t be easy for Arsenal to sign the player, and they have already started talks to persuade him to move to the Emirates Stadium.
However, the report claims that Arsenal are not the only club interested in the South American, as Chelsea and Tottenham are also making a plan. Spurs tried to buy him last summer before signing Xavi Simons.
On the other hand, Chelsea have opened talks to find out more about the details of closing the deal. Inter Milan are also in this race and are willing to invest £51 million to complete the deal. So everything depends on what Paz decides to do about his future.
The Argentinian, who stands 1.80 meters tall, is a left-footed, technically gifted player. He is a CAM by nature, but is also comfortable in the box-to-box and false nine role; furthermore, he can provide cover on the right flank.
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