Italian club Como is close to signing the young Spanish defender Andres Cuenca, a player from Barcelona's reserve team, in an effort to strengthen their defensive line during the current transfer window, according to reliable journalist Fabrizio Romano.

Romano explained that the two clubs have reached a verbal agreement for Cuenca's move to Como, with official procedures to be completed in the coming days in preparation for announcing the deal.

In a related context, Barcelona will retain more than 20% in case of Cuenca's resale, ensuring future benefits for the Catalan club should the young defender be sold.

Como is set to sign a contract with Cuenca before immediately loaning him to another club, aiming to provide him with regular playing time to aid in his development and gain the necessary experience in professional football.