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Man United And Chelsea Eye £8m Defender: Should They Challenge Madrid?

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Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 3:57 AM

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Manchester United and Chelsea are tracking Como's 21-year-old Spanish center-back Jacobo Ramon ahead of next summer.
Real Madrid hold a permanent buy-back clause for Ramon reportedly valued at around £7.6 million.
The writer argues both Premier League clubs should only make a move if Real Madrid decline their option.

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Manchester United and Chelsea are reportedly tracking 21-year-old Como defender Jacobo Ramon ahead of the next summer transfer window, according to reports cited by Vital Football. The Spanish center-back has impressed in Serie A and the Champions League under manager Cesc Fabregas since leaving Real Madrid in 2025.

Real Madrid reportedly hold an advantage via a buy-back clause worth approximately £7.6 million. The writer argues that pursuing Ramon with inflated permanent offers would make little sense for United or Chelsea unless Real Madrid officially decline to activate their buy-back option.

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