Como identify Nico Paz replacements as Real Madric close in | OneFootball

Serie A side Como have witnessed Nico Paz become a real superstar in the last two seasons. Real Madrid are expected to sign him, forcing the Ligurians to consider alternatives.

La Gazzetta dello Sport report that Como’s Serie A tie against Parma at the weekend could be the last home game of his time with the lakeside outfit.

Real Madrid are looking to exercise the option to buy worth €10 million and Los Blancos could add him into their first-team or chose to sell him on in the summer.

When it comes to replacements, among the players being followed by sporting director Carlalberto Ludi is another talent from the Real Madrid school – Cesar Palacios. He is believed to be very good in tight spaces and knows how to control tempo in midfield.

Also Spanish and born in 2004 is Chuki, a playmaker for Valladolid and has scored seven goals and has eight assists in the Segunda Division this season. Competition is fierce, especially in the Bundesliga, with at least five clubs pursuing him, with Werder Bremen in pole position.

Eintracht Frankfurt’s 2002-born Franco-Algerian Fares Chaibi is also in the running.

Kaustubh Pandey I GIFN