Arsenal monitoring Como defender Jacobo Ramon | OneFootball

Arsenal are monitoring Como defender Jacobo Ramon, according to The Athletic.

Mikel Arteta would like the Gunners to strengthen at the back with William Saliba and Jurrien Timber both currently injured.

Ramon is on Arsenal’s shortlist, and the fans will get to see him in action at the Emirates Stadium tomorrow (Wednesday).

The North Londoners take on Como in their last pre-season friendly before Sunday’s Community Shield against Manchester City.

Ramon will be featuring in the game, giving Arsenal another chance to run the rule over him before they make a final decision.

Como have recently signed Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea and could be open to selling the Gunners target for the right price.

The 21-year-old Spaniard joined the Serie A club from Real Madrid last summer, making 37 appearances across all competitions.

The 6ft 5in Ramon is an aerial threat and is comfortable in possession, qualities Arteta desires in his defenders as he eyes physically strong options in the position.

The Como defender won the Super Cup with Madrid in 2024, winning the European Under-19 Championship with Spain the same year.

The chance to join a club that regularly compete for and win major silverware could appeal to Ramon.

The Gunners are unlikely to be the only ones keen on the youngster, and he will want guarantees of regular playing chances before joining them.

Arsenal may not be able to offer him that given the options available to Arteta.

Saliba will return to the starting XI once he becomes fully fit, while the likes of Piero Hincapie, Riccardo Calafiori, Ben White and Cristhian Mosquera are options to play alongside Gabriel Magalhaes in central defence.