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Yahoo
9 hours ago
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Xabi Alonso's former club aiming to take 14 G/A star away from Real Madrid
Real Madrid have already made three summer signings in Dean Huijsen, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Franco Mastantuono, but more are expected to arrive after the Club World Cup concludes in July. Alvaro Carreras is wanted as a new left-back, while there could be a return to the Santiago Bernabeu for Nico Paz. Paz was sold last summer by Real Madrid to Serie A side Como, where he was very impressive during the 2024-25 season. He scored six goals and provided eight assists across 35 appearances, while his overall performances were also good. And as such, this has led to interest growing in his services. Bayer Leverkusen join race for Nico Paz The likes of Inter and Arsenal have been linked in recent weeks, and now a new name has emerged: Bayer Leverkusen. As per Florian Plettenburg, the Bundesliga side have Paz on their list of targets to replace Liverpool-bound Florian Wirtz. Image via MATTEO BAZZI / EFE Advertisement Real Madrid have the option to re-sign Paz this summer for a bargain price of €8m. And while reports have suggested that they will aim to do so, it is unlikely to happen until the middle of July when the Club World Cup is over. As such, Leverkusen would have an advantage in efforts to negotiate with Como. Paz has shown his potential in the last 12 months, but it must be remembered that Real Madrid have an abundance of attacking midfielders. Xabi Alonso has Jude Bellingham, Arda Guler, Brahim Diaz and now Mastantuono to choose from, which means that Paz is not particularly needed at the Bernabeu. Nevertheless, Real Madrid could trigger the buy-back clause before selling Paz on for a significant profit. And if this were to be the case, Leverkusen would have a chance of getting a deal done, especially as they will have plenty of funds after selling Wirtz.
Yahoo
11 hours ago
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Morata on Como shortlist despite ongoing Galatasaray commitment
Reports in Italy claim that Spain national team captain Alvaro Morata, who is still owned by Milan, could be an option for Como in the summer transfer window, despite the player's ongoing loan deal with Galatasaray. Morata joined Milan in the last summer transfer window, in 2024, after the Rossoneri agreed to pay the €13m release clause in the Spaniard's contract with Atletico Madrid. Advertisement The first half of the 2024-25 season did not get off to the smoothest of starts for Morata, or for the Rossoneri collectively. Head coach Paulo Fonseca, who had only taken over in the summer, was sacked at the end of December, and Morata followed him out of the door soon afterwards. epa11819103 AC Milan's Alvaro Morata celebrates after scoring the 1-0 goal during the Italian Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Cagliari Calcio, in Milan, Italy, 11 January 2025. EPA-EFE/MATTEO BAZZI In the end, Morata joined Galatasaray on loan with a series of options to buy. Galatasaray paid a fee of €6m to bring Morata in on loan for 12 months, until January of 2026. They have an option to extend that loan deal until June 2026 for an additional €3m, and have options to buy in January 2026 for €8m and in June 2026 for €9m. Morata on Como shortlist for 2025-26 ISTANBUL, TURKEY – FEBRUARY 9: Alvaro Moarta of Galatasaray celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Turkish Super League match between Galatasaray and Adana Demirspor at Rams Park Stadium on February 9, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by) However, according to reports from Morata is also on the shortlist for Como, who are reportedly targeting a spot in the European places in Serie A next season. Advertisement Gianluca Di Marzio adds that there has already been contact between the Spain international and compatriot Fabregas. Cesc Fabregas's side are backed by the wealthiest owners of any club in Serie A, and also have the benefit of a strong relationship between the coach and Morata, who played together at Chelsea and for the Spain national team. PARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 26: In this handout image provided by UEFA, Spain players attend a press conference at Stade de France on June 26, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Handout/UEFA via Getty Images) Thursday's report claims that there is a possibility that Como look to interrupt the loan and options to buy agreement between Milan and Galatasaray in order to bring the 32-year-old back to Serie A for the start of the 2025-26 season. Cagliari's Roberto Piccoli has also been mentioned as a possible option for Como.
Scottish Sun
17 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
Cesc Fabregas' Como told to make new stadium SMALLER amid fears stunning lakeside views could disappear
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) COMO 1907 are set to make big changes to their stadium - but they have been hit by some strict restrictions. The Serie A club had considered building a new ground but it was deemed not necessary since the current site allows for expansion. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 A projection of what Como's ground could look like after renovations Credit: Populous 4 The Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia is situated right next to Lake Como Credit: Alamy 4 Local authorities will restrict the height of the new stands Credit: Reuters 4 New stands must be symmetrical and allow for a view of the lake Credit: Reuters Local authorities are keen for the stadium to maintain its community roots however, stressing the importance for architectural consistency. That means Como will be restricted in the changes they make as they have been told to respect the landscape. That includes maintaining views of Lake Como, situated directly next to the ground, and keeping the war memorial. New stands must not exceed 16 metres - a reduction from the previously planned height of 22 metres. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL GLEE WREX Former Premier League club in 55,000-seater new stadium proposal Rules stipulate the north and south stands must have a uniform roofline, with the structures symmetrical and smaller in scale. The project has received the backing of fans and an online petition has been launched showing support. However a residents' committee oppose the plans, as do a group of architects. Como have enjoyed a resurgence since being taken over by Indonesian company Djarum Group in 2019. BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS They have gone from being semi-professional in Serie D to Serie A, where they finished 10th last season, managed by Cesc Fabregas. The former Arsenal and Barcelona star is also a minority stakeholder in the club, alongside his ex-team-mate Thierry Henry.
The Irish Sun
17 hours ago
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- The Irish Sun
Cesc Fabregas' Como told to make new stadium SMALLER amid fears stunning lakeside views could disappear
COMO 1907 are set to make big changes to their stadium - but they have been hit by some strict restrictions. The Serie A club had considered building a new ground but it was deemed not necessary since the current site allows for expansion. 4 A projection of what Como's ground could look like after renovations Credit: Populous 4 The Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia is situated right next to Lake Como Credit: Alamy 4 Local authorities will restrict the height of the new stands Credit: Reuters 4 New stands must be symmetrical and allow for a view of the lake Credit: Reuters Local authorities are keen for the stadium to maintain its community roots however, stressing the importance for architectural consistency. That means Como will be restricted in the changes they make as they have been told to respect the landscape. That includes maintaining views of Lake Como, situated directly next to the ground, and keeping the war memorial. New stands must not exceed 16 metres - a reduction from the previously planned height of 22 metres. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Rules stipulate the north and south stands must have a uniform roofline, with the structures symmetrical and smaller in scale. The project has received the backing of fans and an online petition has been launched showing support. However a residents' committee oppose the plans, as do a group of architects. Como have enjoyed a resurgence since being taken over by Indonesian company Djarum Group in 2019. Most read in Football BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS They have gone from being semi-professional in Serie D to Serie A, where they finished 10th last season, managed by Cesc Fabregas. The former Liverpool owners plot takeover of LaLiga club after they part-destroy iconic stadium ahead of stunning rebuild
The Sun
18 hours ago
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- The Sun
Cesc Fabregas' Como told to make new stadium SMALLER amid fears stunning lakeside views could disappear
COMO 1907 are set to make big changes to their stadium - but they have been hit by some strict restrictions. The Serie A club had considered building a new ground but it was deemed not necessary since the current site allows for expansion. 4 4 4 4 Local authorities are keen for the stadium to maintain its community roots however, stressing the importance for architectural consistency. That means Como will be restricted in the changes they make as they have been told to respect the landscape. That includes maintaining views of Lake Como, situated directly next to the ground, and keeping the war memorial. New stands must not exceed 16 metres - a reduction from the previously planned height of 22 metres. Rules stipulate the north and south stands must have a uniform roofline, with the structures symmetrical and smaller in scale. The project has received the backing of fans and an online petition has been launched showing support. However a residents' committee oppose the plans, as do a group of architects. Como have enjoyed a resurgence since being taken over by Indonesian company Djarum Group in 2019. They have gone from being semi-professional in Serie D to Serie A, where they finished 10th last season, managed by Cesc Fabregas. The former Arsenal and Barcelona star is also a minority stakeholder in the club, alongside his ex-team-mate Thierry Henry.
