Chelsea are battling Liverpool over a deal to sign Como centre-back Jacobo Ramón Caught offside.
Ramón rose to prominence at Real Madrid last season, moving closer to the first team with six senior appearances and memorably scoring a dramatic injury-time winner against Mallorca in May, performances that convinced Como to secure his services in the summer.
Standing at a whopping 6ft tall, he has since become a regular starter in Serie A, showing his potential to become one of the best centre-backs in the future. The 21-year-old is one of the standout young central defenders in Europe this season. He scored twice in 17 league matches and won no fewer than 92 matches in league matches, according to FotMob.
It’s no surprise that Europe’s top clubs, especially in the Premier League, have now put this defensive asset on their radar.
This is according to Caught offsidewho claims that Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham are keeping a close eye on Ramon’s performances at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia due to a possible move to England.
For Chelsea, the report claims that the London club see the 21-year-old as a viable long-term option for their youth-oriented recruitment strategy, who could develop into a leader in the Premier League in the future.
On the other hand, the Spaniard’s pace and composure matches Arne Slot’s fast, pressure-oriented defensive system, the report said.
Conflict
With Premier League clubs now showing interest, Ramon’s valuation could even exceed £15 million as Madrid have a 50% sell-on clause if Como decides to sell him. The Blues and Reds will now have to present a favorable financial package to sign him. Caught offside adds.
The report adds that Chelsea and Liverpool are joined by Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, Brighton & Hove Albion and Crystal Palace in the race for the Spain U21 international.
Como may have praised the attacking fluidity that Cesc Fabregas has instilled since their promotion, but it is their defensive solidity that has been key to their European pursuit this season.
After 19 games in Serie A this season, only AS Roma in fourth place have conceded fewer goals (12) than I Lariani’s 13 so far this season, while their nine clean sheets are joint-most with Lazio and Roma.
At the heart of their determined defense is Ramon, whose impressive performances and leadership in the backline alongside Marc-Oliver Kempf have led to what would become a battle between Chelsea and Liverpool for his signature in the coming months.
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