{"id":11180,"date":"2026-07-29T22:10:25","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T22:10:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nile1.com\/en\/?p=11180"},"modified":"2026-07-29T22:10:32","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T22:10:32","slug":"arsenal-target-comos-jacobo-ramon-following-william-saliba-back-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nile1.com\/en\/2026\/07\/29\/arsenal-target-comos-jacobo-ramon-following-william-saliba-back-injury\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal Target Como’s Jacobo Ramon Following William Saliba Back Injury"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n

Arsenal<\/a> have added Como centre-back Jacobo Ramon to their list of defensive targets as they seek urgent cover following a serious injury to France international William Saliba.<\/p>\n

Saliba was forced off at the half-hour mark during France’s 2-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup semi-finals after experiencing discomfort in his back. Specialist evaluations upon his return to London confirmed a significant back injury requiring immediate rehabilitation, ruling the 25-year-old defender out for an extended period.<\/p>\n

The long-term absence of Saliba, who has established himself as a central figure in North London in recent seasons, has turned Arsenal’s search for central defensive depth from a general market opportunity into an immediate priority.<\/p>\n

According to The Athletic<\/a>, Arsenal are actively monitoring the 21-year-old Ramon, though they face direct competition from Premier League rivals Chelsea<\/a>, who are also keeping close tabs on the defender.<\/p>\n

Any potential deal for Ramon involves complex contractual dynamics due to his former club, Real Madrid<\/a>. The Spanish giants retain a buy-back clause as well as a 50 percent share of the player’s economic rights, creating structural and financial hurdles for suitors. Como are expected to demand a fee substantially higher than his \u00a325 million valuation on Transfermarkt.<\/p>\n

Standing 6-foot-5, the Spain Under-21 international established himself as a dominant defensive presence in Serie A<\/a> last season. Statistically, Ramon registered 182 duels won, 122 clearances, 116 recoveries, and 113 successful aerial duels. In possession, he recorded a 91.4 percent pass completion rate over 2,526 touches.<\/p>\n

Arsenal are exploring multiple options to address their backline depth, with reports from The Telegraph indicating that Aston Villa<\/a> defender Ezri Konsa has also been identified as a candidate.<\/p>\n

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