Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool have reportedly received rejection from Nico Paz after recently submitting enquiries over a possible move for the 21-year-old Como playmaker.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool are interested in Nico Paz. The three Premier League bigwigs (and Manchester City) recently submitted enquiries to discuss a possible move for next year. However, the 21-year-old Como playmaker has rejected them, as he “only wants to return to Real Madrid” once his spell with the Serie A club ends.
Nico Paz and his meteoric rise in Serie A
Nico Paz has taken no time to establish himself as one of the best players in Serie A since joining Como 1907 from Real Madrid last year. The 21-year-old hit the ground running at the Italian club and enjoyed an exceptional debut season. The positive momentum has continued in the first half of the 2025/26 campaign.
The Argentine international has already contributed to ten goals in 15 Serie A matches by finding the back of the net five times and providing five assists. Meanwhile, the youngster’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs, including Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Real Madrid.
A man in demand
Arsenal will dip into the market for a versatile midfielder next year, as they can do with more creativity from the central areas. While Martin Odegaard is a top-class footballer, he has not been at his best since last season. So, the Arsenal captain can do with more support in the middle of the park. Additionally, summer arrival Christian Norgaard is on the wrong side of 30, and he is approaching the twilight of his career.
Meanwhile, Chelsea’s interest in Nico Paz makes sense. While Enzo Maresca has a stacked midfield unit, a player who can bolster Chelsea’s creativity through the central areas will be a welcome addition. As for Liverpool, the Reds have a one-dimensional midfield, and Florian Wirtz has been slow off the blocks since arriving from Bayer Leverkusen.
So, the Como playmaker is an option worth considering for Liverpool, as he can add a new dimension to the offensive moves. As for Real Madrid, the Merengues have been desperate for more creativity and progression from the central areas since parting ways with Luka Modric and Toni Kroos. So, the Como talisman is an appealing option for Real Madrid.
The latest report has boosted Real Madrid’s prospects, as the Como playmaker has snubbed the advances of Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool, as the 21-year-old Argentine international “only wants to join Real Madrid” once his spell with the Serie A club ends. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for the young creative genius.
