Jacobo Ramón Targeted by Arsenal After Serie A Impressing
Arsenal have moved to sign Jacobo Ramón, the Real Madrid academy product now playing for Como, according to reports from Italy and England. The 20-year-old centre back has impressed since his move to Serie A last summer, and talk of a Jacobo Ramón Arsenal transfer has grown louder through September. Como finished fourth in Serie A last season and are now playing Champions League football, which has only sharpened interest in their young defender.
TuttoMercatoWeb and TEAMtalk Report Gunners Approach for Defender
Italian outlet TuttoMercatoWeb first reported the approach, and TEAMtalk reporter Fraser Fletcher has since said that Arsenal are actively working on a deal for Ramón. Neither report claims an official bid has been lodged. Both simply state that the Gunners have made contact and see the defender as a target worth pursuing.
Mikel Arteta’s side have looked at several young centre backs this year, and Ramón’s versatility seems to be part of the appeal. He can play across the back line and has adapted quickly to Serie A football. Real Madrid fans will know the name well. Ramón left the Santiago Bernabéu just over a year ago and has barely slowed down since.
Youth Product’s Rise at Como and Real Madrid Squad Context
Ramón came through Real Madrid’s youth academy and made six senior appearances for the first team before the club sold him to Como in the summer of 2025. He has settled quickly in Italy, playing a key role as Como secured a fourth placed finish in Serie A last season and qualified for the Champions League, where they are competing this campaign.
That form hasn’t gone unnoticed back in Spain. Diario AS reported on September 27 that Real Madrid are keeping an eye on their former academy defender. The outlet wrote: “His rapid adaptation to elite football, coupled with his exponential rise in form in recent months, has led those at Valdebebas to seriously consider his return next season.” It added: “At least not for now, because although the player feels like a Madridista, his priority is to play and feel important wherever he is.”
Madrid supporters have followed earlier claims surrounding his future closely, and this latest reporting adds to that picture rather than settling it.
Ramón Focuses on Como as Transfer Speculation Grows
Ramón addressed the growing speculation directly on September 23, telling Mundo Deportivo that his focus has not shifted away from Como. “I’m focused on the present. I’m very happy at Como and I’m only thinking about doing my best this season, winning a lot of games and getting as far as possible,” he said.
He also reflected on the pathway young players have found at the Bernabéu recently, a route he knows well himself. “At Real Madrid, you have the best players in the world; playing time isn’t handed out, but last year saw the most debuts. Two years ago, I debuted, along with Chema (Andres), Víctor (Munoz), Gonzalo (García)… so many people, and I’m sure more will make their debuts,” he added.
For now, the Jacobo Ramón Arsenal transfer story remains one to watch rather than a deal that is close to done. The interest reported by TEAMtalk points to genuine Arsenal interest, and it follows other recent Arsenal transfer links to players connected with Real Madrid. Ramón’s own words suggest Como stays his priority, whatever interest comes from elsewhere.
