Chelsea and Manchester United monitor Como centre-back Jacobo Ramon

WHAT HAPPENED
Chelsea and Manchester United are reportedly lining up moves for Como centre-back Jacobo Ramon, according to Caught Offside. The 21-year-old Spaniard is described as one of Serie A’s best young centre-backs and could seek a new challenge next year.

KEY CONTEXT
Real Madrid hold an option to buy Ramon back for €9m next summer, but the player does not see himself returning to Los Blancos and prefers regular playing time as he approaches the prime of his career. The report adds that Madrid could look to make an instant profit if they move him on.

Como have not ruled out keeping Ramon for another season. The club — described in the report as having high ambitions in Serie A — previously cancelled Nico Paz’s buy clause at Real Madrid by paying a £52m fee during the last transfer window and could take similar steps to retain their key players.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
Chelsea and Manchester United are said to be monitoring Ramon and could compete for his signature next summer, while Como remain a possible destination to keep him if they choose to hold onto their defender.