Arsenal still facing Real Madrid obstacle for Serie A star

Arsenal remain interested in a move for Nico Paz after failing to convince him to join them from Como in the summer, and the Gunners are expected to make another attempt to sign him in the future.

That opportunity could come as early as the January transfer window, with Arsenal believing Paz is the real deal as they look to add him to their squad as soon as possible. The midfielder continues to impress as a key player at Como and has established himself as an important part of their team.

Paz remains one of the most highly regarded young footballers, and his performances at Como have continued to attract attention. If he eventually moves to Arsenal, his current level of involvement at Como suggests he could be expected to play an important role.

The Gunners are prepared to go all out to sign Paz, but they face a significant challenge from Real Madrid , who are also monitoring the situation. The Spanish side has a history with the player and retains an interest in his future.

Real Madrid helped develop Paz before sending him to Como on an initial loan deal last season. That arrangement means the Spanish club still has an interest in what happens next, particularly because of an important provision in the current agreement.

According to Football Insider , Real Madrid have included a buy-back clause in Paz's current agreement with Como. This gives the Spanish club an option that could affect Arsenal's hopes of securing the player.

Paz is now fully owned by Como, but Real Madrid still has a stake in his future through the agreement between the clubs. As a result, Arsenal could find their efforts complicated if Madrid decide to exercise their option.

The possibility of Real Madrid recalling Paz rather than allowing him to move to Arsenal means the Gunners may have to contend with the Spanish club before they can complete a deal. Arsenal's interest therefore remains dependent on how Como's agreement with Madrid develops.

For now, Paz continues to perform well at Como, while Arsenal remain interested in bringing him to north London. However, Real Madrid's involvement could prove important if the Gunners make a fresh attempt to sign him in the future.

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