Arsenal monitor Nico Paz as a potential future midfield transfer target

Arsenal are tracking Nico Paz as the Premier League club considers him a long-term option for their midfield. The former Real Madrid academy player currently plays for Como in Serie A after the Spanish club exercised a buy-back clause this summer to facilitate his transfer. Despite his move to Italy, Real Madrid retains an €80 million buy-back clause valid for next summer. Arsenal reportedly identified Paz as a potential reinforcement during the recent transfer window but did not finalize a move. His development throughout the current season will dictate whether the club pursues him in future windows. Real Madrid maintains the option to repurchase the midfielder, potentially positioning the club to profit from his future market value should Arsenal or other suitors offer a significantly higher fee.

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