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Manchester United are excited by Como 1907 centre-back Jacobo Ramón because the membership’s summer time switch plans start to take form – and it might spell bother for one key Crimson Satan.
On the radar of Europe’s elite
Ramón, 21, has emerged as one of many standout defensive prospects in Europe beneath the tutelage of Cesc Fabregas in Italy. Como are presently sixth in Serie A – a formidable displaying given it is just the Lombardy aspect’s second season within the high division – and solely AS Roma have conceded fewer targets.
Ramón is on the coronary heart of this defensive robustness, with the 6’5 centre-back a monster within the air, whereas retaining surprisingly good mobility for such an imposing body. This extends to the opposition field as effectively, the place he’s a potent risk from set items, having scored twice already this season.
Nonetheless, the Spain under-21 worldwide is equally as efficient with the ball at his ft as he’s within the air, able to taking part in out from the again with incisive first-time passes.
Fabregas’ philosophy is moulded by his footballing training at La Masia, and the expectations he locations upon his central defenders mirror this.
For Ramón to be thriving on this system, regardless of the sophisticated calls for his supervisor locations upon him, is a testomony to the teenager’s tactical and technical talents – and it has put a few of Europe’s largest golf equipment on purple alert, together with the Crimson Devils.
Ben Jacobs (talkSPORT) reveals United’s curiosity is matched by Premier League rivals Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur, whereas Actual Madrid are additionally preserving a detailed eye. The Spanish giants have an inside observe to agreeing a deal, nonetheless.
Como signed the 21-year-old from Madrid for €2.5 million in the summertime after he made three appearances on the Santiago Bernabeu final season. A 50% sell-on clause and a buy-back choice have been included within the deal, which places Los Blancos on the entrance of the queue for his or her academy graduate.
A possible alternative for Maguire
Jacobs explains United’s curiosity stems from the continued uncertainty over Harry Maguire‘s future, with the 32-year-old defender’s contract set to run out on the finish of the season.
There may be stated to be curiosity in a brand new deal, however solely on diminished phrases with no breakthrough in negotiations as of but. There are a rising variety of suitors for the Englishman, each inside and outdoors of the Premier League.
If Maguire was to go away Outdated Trafford on a free switch, United view Ramón as a possible alternative, given their shared aerial dominance and ball-playing talents.
“If Maguire goes, in fact, Manchester United is likely to be available in the market for an additional younger centre-back, notably a left-sided centre-back, however a lot of those centre backs now are simply as snug on the left or on the appropriate,” Jacobs defined to the United Stand.
“Like Tottenham and Chelsea, Jacobo Ramon is one identify they fairly like. He’s able to taking part in on the appropriate and on the left as effectively. However I believe Actual Madrid may utilise their buyback clause in the summertime and pry him away from Como.”
United have a historical past of trumping Actual Madrid within the race for a proficient younger centre-back, nonetheless – and INEOS could effectively must repeat this trick if Maguire’s time on the membership involves an finish this summer time.
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