26 Jun 2026 00:53:35
According to Romano, Madrid have given Como until Monday to pay 60m before they put Nico Paz on the market. In the current market, where Anderson goes for 130m, this seems like an absolute steal. Would be over the moon if we got him as part of the deal for Enzo to go the other way.
26 Jun 2026 07:51:48
As I've mentioned here already. I think it's too good a deal to not create some interest. I think he fits what Alonso wants to do really well. My only caveat is that it's another predominantly left-footed attacker; from a squad-balance point of view, is that what we need?
At the start of June we were linked with Olmo, who Barcelona also wanted £60m for.
Would that be a deal that would make more sense for us right now?
26 Jun 2026 10:03:05
A fair point to bring up, and something I hadn't thought about. I do think the 60m fee would be too good to pass up, although all indications are that he wants to play in Europe next year, so he may be one we are never considered for anyway.
Olmo would certainly bring the experience we've been talking about adding to the team. His injury history would worry me entering the Premier League, though. He has missed a tonne of football consistently over the past few seasons.
26 Jun 2026 12:19:59
Maybe go back for Fermin? We almost signed him last summer.
26 Jun 2026 12:35:04
Fermin is one of the reasons Olmo can leave Barca. He's a nailed-on starter there now. Unfortunately, no chance we get him.
26 Jun 2026 13:12:07
Paz going back to Como on new permanent transfer.
26 Jun 2026 14:13:48
Really smart decision by Como. Look forward to watching him progress.