Chelsea are monitoring Como centre-back Jacobo Ramon, with the Serie A club potentially demanding a fee of €50 million for the Spaniard this summer, according to Sports Boom. Ramon joined Como last year from Real Madrid, who retain an €8 million buy-back option, though it is believed they are unlikely to trigger it until next season. Any sale by Como would see Real Madrid entitled to 50% of the transfer fee.
This potential complication has led Como to set a high price tag for the 22-year-old, despite him having completed only one season of top-level football. Arsenal are also reportedly tracking Ramon, but it remains to be seen whether either club will meet Como’s valuation. The defender has impressed with his performances in Serie A, establishing himself as a key player for the Italian side.
Meanwhile, Chelsea’s managerial search continues, with Xabi Alonso facing a difficult decision, according to Sky Sports. The former Real Madrid midfielder is a leading candidate to replace Liam Rosenior at Stamford Bridge and has held initial talks with the club. Alonso is reportedly keen on managing in the Premier League, but his preferred destination is Liverpool, though the Merseyside club currently appear to be supporting Arne Slot.
Alonso is therefore weighing the possibility of taking the Chelsea job, potentially sacrificing his chances of managing Liverpool, or waiting for a possible vacancy at Anfield that may never arise. The situation presents a significant dilemma for the highly-rated manager. Elsewhere, Bologna are concerned about losing winger Jonathan Rowe, with Chelsea among the clubs interested.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Bologna are “terrified” of losing the English winger this summer, with Aston Villa also reportedly in contention. Rowe has been attracting attention with his performances, and Bologna fear he will seek a move to a Premier League club, particularly with no European football on offer next season. Chelsea have reportedly mooted a bid of €38 million for the player. Finally, Levi Colwill’s return from injury could potentially revitalise Wesley Fofana’s Chelsea career, after the pair formed a strong partnership last season.
