Premier League clubs circle Como defender Jacobo Ramón
Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Liverpool are all monitoring the 21-year-old center back, whose transfer fee is estimated at 50 million euros.
By Andrew Kovalenko ·
Four major Premier League clubs are watching the same young defender at Como. Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Liverpool have all identified Jacobo Ramón as a target. The 21-year-old center back played a key role in Como's recent European campaign. His performance caught the attention of scouts across England.
RAMON impressed Manchester United during their recent meeting in the UEFA Champions League. Como defeated the Red Devils 4-1 last month. That match served as a live trial for the United front office. Other clubs are also keeping a close eye on his development in Italy. Fulham is reportedly monitoring his progress as well.
The market value for Ramón is estimated at around 50 million euros. That figure places him in the upper tier of young defenders in the European market. Real Madrid holds a potential complication in any deal. The Spanish giants are considering exercising an option to re-sign him next summer. This clause could disrupt a January move from any English club.
Manchester United are also looking at a different position in the defense. Rayan Aït-Nouri, a left back for Manchester City, wants out in January. The Sun reports that the 25-year-old is seeking an exit. He has appeared in only four games this season. He has not yet played a single minute in the Premier League this year.
United view Aït-Nouri as a potential long-term solution for Luke Shaw. They have also linked with Lewis Hall from Newcastle, Adrien Truffert from Bournemouth, and Alejandro Balde from Barcelona. The Algeria international offers a different profile than those names. His experience in top European competition could appeal to the United coaching staff.
Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United have stepped up their scouting of Alexsey Batrakov. The 21-year-old attacking midfielder plays for Galatasaray. All three English clubs watched him score twice against Stuttgart on Tuesday evening. That performance in the UEFA Champions League drew immediate attention. Batrakov is a Russian international with a release clause worth 60 million euros.
A move in January seems unlikely for Batrakov. Galatasaray wants to open talks on an improved contract. They may seek to remove the release clause as part of any new agreement. The clubs are likely to wait and see if a deal can be struck in the summer window instead.
Everton has its sights set on Vitor Roque for the 2027 season. The Brazilian striker currently plays for Palmeiras. His contract runs until December 2029. Palmeiras is unwilling to negotiate for less than 50 million euros. Barcelona would receive 10 million euros from any sale at that price. They retained 20% of his economic rights when he moved to Brazil last year. Roque has scored five goals in 19 league matches this season.
Liverpool is working to keep Trey Nyoni at the club. The 19-year-old midfielder is in advanced talks over a contract extension. Discussions have continued for several months. The club wants to reward his progress under manager Andoni Iraola. Liverpool rejected a 30 million pound offer from Nottingham Forest in the summer. Nyoni has more than three and a half years left on his current deal.
Alisson Becker, the 34-year-old Liverpool goalkeeper, has attracted interest from Flamengo. His current deal expires at the end of this season. A move could happen as soon as next summer. Meanwhile, Aston Villa is in advanced talks with head coach Unai Emery about a new contract. Manchester United is reportedly among his admirers if he were to leave.
