‘Next Sergio Ramos’ – Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool set to go at war for the transfer of 21-year-old defender

The Premier League title race is hitting its final stretch, with Arsenal sitting top of the table on 70 points after 32 games. At the same time, Mikel Arteta is getting his squad ready for a massive Champions League semi-final against Atletico Madrid. Over at Liverpool, Arne Slot’s side remain a powerhouse in the top five, having won the league just last year.

Chelsea are easily the biggest wild card of the bunch, as Liam Rosenior only took over in January 2026 following Enzo Maresca’s exit. All three clubs are on the hunt for defensive cover to keep their high-energy systems going through a packed spring schedule. Each team are dealing with their own brand of pressure, from Arsenal’s desperate push to end a 22-year title wait to the constant rebuilding process at Chelsea.

Jacobo Ramon becomes a primary target for the English elite – Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool

Reports from TEAMtalk suggest that Jacobo Ramon has climbed to the top of the wishlist for Chelsea, Arsenal, and Liverpool ahead of the summer window. The 21-year-old centre-back has been a standout for Como in Serie A this year, putting up a solid 7.02 rating across 25 starts. He’s clocked 2,294 minutes of top-flight football, chipping in with 1.7 tackles, 1.1 interceptions, and 3.8 clearances per game to keep Cesc Fabregas’s side in the hunt for Europe.

Real Madrid actually developed the defender, but the Spanish giants seem content to wait until 2027 before looking at any buy-back options. Real’s decision to sit tight has opened the door for Premier League scouts to start talking to the player’s camp right away.

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Can the Premier League trio justify a move for the Spaniard?

Arsenal would get a massive boost from a 1.96m defender who has the ball skills to fit right into Arteta’s tactical setup at the Emirates. With William Saliba and Gabriel playing nearly every minute, Ramon provides the height and aerial strength needed to rotate the squad during a punishing 54-game campaign.

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Liverpool likely see the Spaniard as the eventual heir to Virgil van Dijk, particularly since Arne Slot needs centre-backs who can hold their own in 1v1 battles at Anfield. Chelsea’s interest probably feels the most pressing; Liam Rosenior has to build a steady defensive core at Stamford Bridge after so much coaching turnover. If any of these teams get him this summer, they’ll be getting a player who already knows how to handle the spotlight thanks to his time in the Real Madrid academy.