Arsenal Eyeing Paz: Real Madrid's Buy-Back Clause a Hurdle

Arsenal has identified Como midfielder Nico Paz as a potential transfer target for the 2027 summer window. The 22-year-old Argentine international was instrumental in Como's historic qualification for the Champions League, contributing 12 goals and six assists in Serie A during the 2025/26 season. His exceptional performance earned him the Serie A Best Midfielder award and a spot in the league's Team of the Season.

While Tottenham Hotspur showed interest in 2025, Arsenal is now reportedly weighing up a move for the talented player. The pursuit, however, could be complicated by Real Madrid's €80m buy-back clause. Real Madrid, having sold Paz to Como for €66m, retained the option to re-sign him at the end of the season. Though they did not exercise this option last summer, they continue to monitor his development in Italy, potentially impacting Arsenal's transfer plans.