Arsenal join Chelsea in monitoring Como star who demolished Man United
Nico Paz tore Manchester United apart in midweek, inspiring Como to a 4-1 win over the Red Devils, and Arsenal are reportedly among the clubs keeping tabs on the Argentine playmaker.
The 21 year old joined Como from Real Madrid and quickly became a key figure for the Italian side, helping them clinch Champions League qualification last season ahead of established names like AC Milan and Juventus. His technical quality, creativity and growing influence in midfield have made him one of the most talked about young players in Europe.
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His latest showing against United only added to the hype. Paz was the driving force behind Como's emphatic victory, a result that represented one of United's heaviest defeats in European competition in recent memory and further cemented the midfielder's reputation as a player who can perform on the biggest stages.
Arsenal and Chelsea in the race
According to Fichajes, Arsenal are keen on signing Paz, though they are not alone in the Premier League. Chelsea are also said to be tracking the midfielder and reportedly working to get ahead of Arsenal in the race for his signature.
Paz had interest from several bigger clubs over the summer but chose to stay at Como, prioritising regular football under Cesc Fabregas over a move that might have left him fighting for a starting spot. That trust has paid off, with Paz now one of the first names on Como's team sheet and a central figure in their progress.
Decision time looming for Como's prized asset
Como face a difficult task in trying to hold onto their prized asset. The longer Paz continues to deliver performances like the one against United, the harder it becomes to fend off interest from clubs operating at a higher level, including sides competing regularly in the Champions League.
Any move to Arsenal or Chelsea would represent a major step up for Paz, and the decision would likely hinge on whether he believes he could secure the same level of playing time at a bigger club that he currently enjoys at Como. For now, his focus remains on maintaining his form in Serie A, but speculation over his long term future looks set to intensify as more clubs take notice.
Arsenal's interest remains at an early stage, with no indication yet of concrete talks or a formal approach. As with most reports at this stage of a transfer saga, how things develop will depend heavily on Como's stance and the scale of competition from elsewhere in Europe.
