Como have reportedly set an €80m asking price for Martin Baturina after rejecting a €55m offer, leaving Tottenham and Aston Villa to decide how far they will go for the Croatian midfielder.
Former Argentina defender Pablo Paz speaks exclusively, recalling the emotional impact of his son Nico's first World Cup start and clarifying the transfer arrangement that keeps him at Como while Real Madrid retain a buyback clause.
Chelsea are pursuing a sell-to-reinvest strategy in the summer window to ease financial pressure. Como's first official bid for Chalobah has been rejected, while Delap has been presented with a departure plan and Everton have submitted an offer, as the Blues' squad overhaul enters a crucial phase.
According to Fabrizio Romano's exclusive report, Como have reached an agreement with Real Madrid for the permanent transfer of Nico Paz, with the fee matching Madrid's €60 million valuation. The Argentine midfielder scored 12 goals and provided six assists across two loan seasons, helping Como finish in the top four for the first time and secure a Champions League place; Real Madrid retain a buy-back clause and a significant sell-on fee, leaving Tottenham's target in Roberto De Zerbi's rebuild plan out of reach.
Real Madrid could buy Paz back and then sell him for around €60m; Chelsea, Tottenham and others are already tracking the Argentine midfielder.
Croatian midfielder Martin Baturina has attracted interest from top clubs after scoring at the World Cup, with Como rejecting a bid linked to Manchester United; the Red Devils have also inquired about Dutch winger Somerville.
Nico Pás has no intention of joining Arsenal and, after speaking with José Mourinho, is leaning toward staying at Como for another season.
Real Madrid acting president Florentino Perez said in an interview that he will pursue Ibrahima Konate after winning re-election; Nico Paz's buyback clause remains subject to Jose Mourinho's decision.
Reports say Arsenal are willing to sell Ethan Nwaneri in the summer transfer window, with Newcastle, Aston Villa, Everton and Como among the clubs in the hunt.
Jose Mourinho has agreed to return to Real Madrid and is seeking six summer signings, with a focus on strengthening the defense as well as midfield and attack, and could also trigger the Como buyback clause.
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