Manchester United have intensified their interest in Como centre-back Jacobo Ramón as they assess defensive reinforcements for 2027, with the 21-year-old also being monitored by Chelsea and Liverpool.
Ramón has made a strong impression since moving to Italy, developing under Cesc Fàbregas and establishing himself as one of Serie A’s most promising young defenders. His progress has also earned him a first senior call-up for Spain.
Man United lead interest in Jacobo Ramón
United are understood to have been the most persistent Premier League club in their pursuit of the defender. However, Ramón is expected to remain with Como through January, meaning any serious transfer contest is more likely to take shape next summer.
Real Madrid represent a significant complication. The Spanish club retained 50 per cent of Ramón’s rights when he joined Como and can reportedly bring him back for about €10 million.
Madrid continue to be impressed by his development and could exercise that option before deciding whether he has a role in their first-team squad.
Fàbregas has previously praised Ramón’s potential, describing him as “a young player with a great future”.
The defender’s qualities are understood to have strengthened United’s interest. He stands 1.96 metres tall, is comfortable helping to build attacks from defence and has contributed three goals and two assists for Como this season.
Ramón also scored in Como’s 4-1 Champions League victory over United in October, a performance that reportedly further increased the English club’s interest.
United’s pursuit could nevertheless prove difficult, with Real Madrid holding a favourable buy-back arrangement and several major clubs tracking the Spaniard. Ramón’s combination of youth, physical presence and technical ability means he remains a strong fit for United’s plans to develop a younger and more assured defence.
