Reports have indicated that Chelsea is striving to surpass Real Madrid in the race to sign Argentine midfielder Nico Paz, the 21-year-old star of Italian club Como, according to the website "Caught Offside".

Paz is considered one of the most promising talents in Argentine football and has attracted the attention of several major European clubs due to his impressive performances with the Italian club since joining them last summer.

The Royal Club holds a buy-back option for the player at 10 million euros in the summer of 2026, and 11 million euros in the summer of 2027, in addition to retaining 50% of any future sale, along with the priority to match any offer Como may receive.

Tottenham had attempted to sign Nico Paz this summer, but Como refused to let him go, while the club plans to reclaim the player at the end of the current season.