CHELSEA AND LIVERPOOL BATTLE FOR JACOBO RAMóN AS REAL MADRID CLAUSE LOOMS
Jacobo Ramón is a top target for Chelsea and Liverpool! Discover how Real Madrid’s buy-back clause complicates this €18m transfer.
The modern transfer market never really follows a straight line, and Jacobo Ramón’s story at Como shows just how long a club’s influence can hang around, even after a player leaves. Caught Offside reports that the 21-year-old centre back has become one of the most-watched defenders this winter. Chelsea and Liverpool are keeping close tabs, but everyone knows Real Madrid still holds the real power.
When Ramón left Madrid for Como last summer, most people saw it as a chance for him to grow, get some games, take on some responsibility, and find his feet away from the Bernabeu. Instead, he’s blown up faster than anyone expected. He didn’t just settle in—he’s become a regular starter, standing out for his calm on the ball, smart positioning, and the kind of technical quality that works just about anywhere.
Premier League clubs are circling. Since December, agents say Chelsea, Tottenham, and Liverpool have all been tracking Ramón. Newcastle, Brighton, and Crystal Palace have sent scouts to watch him up close. It’s obvious what they see: even at 21, he looks comfortable running a defence, stepping into midfield, and sniffing out danger before it happens.
Chelsea likes him as a long-term project—he fits their whole youth-first approach. Liverpool’s interest is more about style. Ramón is quick, calm, and good under pressure, perfect for a system that needs defenders who can handle wide-open spaces and push the line up.
But any move comes with a web of complications. Ramón’s under contract at Como until 2030, and Madrid made sure they didn’t really let go. They put in an €8 million buy-back clause and a 50 per cent sell-on clause. So Madrid can either bring him back for cheap or cash in if he moves somewhere else.
His market value sits around €18 million, but for Premier League clubs, that number could climb fast. Madrid can buy him back and flip him right away, and Como will want a fee that reflects both his performances and potential.
So, the real question isn’t who wants him—it’s what Madrid wants to do. If they think Ramón’s ready, they can bring him back now. If not, they still get half the fee from any other club.
For Chelsea and Liverpool, that means waiting. He’s a tempting option for January, but Madrid’s control makes this more of a long-term chess game.
From Chelsea’s side, Ramón looks like exactly the kind of defender they like—young, skilled, and adaptable. Fans will be excited about the idea of getting ahead of the pack, not waiting until he’s a star in England. But there’s a catch. With so many young defenders already at the club, supporters might wonder if there’s a real plan for him—or if he’s just another asset, brought in because the opportunity was there.
Liverpool fans see things differently. They value defenders who think fast and play forward, and Ramón ticks those boxes. They trust the recruitment team not to overpay, especially with Madrid lurking in the background. Most fans get that this is probably one to watch, not one to force. If Liverpool goes for him, they’ll want it to be a smart, strategic move—not a rushed January deal dictated by messy clauses and outside pressure.
THE SAN SIRO BLUEPRINT: WHY CASEMIRO BELIEVES SERIE A IS PERFECT FOR HIS CAREER FINALE
Discover why Casemiro is snubbing MLS for a move to AC Milan and a reunion with teammate Luka Modric.
Casemiro looks set to leave Manchester United this summer, and it sounds like he already knows where he wants to go next. The former Real Madrid midfielder is eyeing a move to AC Milan once his contract runs out. MLS clubs in North America have shown interest; teams like Inter Miami and LA Galaxy are in the mix, but Milan is pushing hard, too. Right now, they’re sitting second in Serie A and have a reputation for bringing in experienced players.
United made it official back in January: Casemiro won’t be sticking around after this season. He’s spent four years at Old Trafford, played 146 games, and scored 21 goals. Fans took to him pretty quickly; he’s always been a fighter on the pitch and knows how to pop up with a goal when it matters most.
Under Michael Carrick, Casemiro’s been a key figure, especially in recent wins over Manchester City, Arsenal, Fulham, Spurs, and Everton. Sure, there was a rough patch late in Erik ten Hag’s reign, and even during Ruben Amorim’s brief time, when critics said he looked exposed. But lately, he’s bounced back.
Rumours about his next move have been flying. People spotted Casemiro and his family in Florida, and his wife Ana was seen in Las Vegas. MLS seemed like a real possibility, especially with talk of him teaming up with Messi at Inter Miami. But now, reports say Casemiro wants to stay in Europe. At 34, he still believes he can play at the top level, and a stint in Italy makes a lot of sense for him.
AC Milan could be a great fit. They’ve brought in veterans before; just look at Luka Modric, another ex-Real Madrid star, who signed with Milan and is already making a big impact. Casemiro would also join Christian Pulisic, who has found new life at San Siro after leaving Chelsea and is now one of Milan’s main men, with ten goals this season.
Milan is ten points behind Inter in the league, but bringing in someone like Casemiro could give them the boost they need for another title push next year.
RUBEN LOFTUS-CHEEK FRACTURES JAW: AC MILAN STAR HOSPITALIZED AFTER SICKENING SAN SIRO COLLISION
A brutal blow: Discover the details of Ruben Loftus-Cheek’s fractured jaw and why he’s missing England's March friendlies.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek has opened up about the brutal injuries he suffered after a nasty head clash while playing for AC Milan. He’s now facing at least two months out.
Last night at the San Siro, Loftus-Cheek collided with Parma’s goalkeeper, Edoardo Corvi, going up for a ball. He was taken off the pitch on a stretcher, neck and head strapped tightly. It looked bad right away. Now it’s confirmed: he broke his jaw and lost several teeth. He ended up in the hospital, and doctors say he’ll need around eight weeks to recover.
That rules him out of England’s upcoming friendlies against Uruguay and Japan scheduled for the end of March.
Milan released a statement: Loftus-Cheek suffered “significant facial trauma” and had a fractured jaw. Surgeons at ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo performed the surgery, and the club reports that it went perfectly. He’s already been discharged from the hospital.
Loftus-Cheek posted on Instagram, “It was a tough blow, but the worst is behind me.” He thanked the medical staff, fans, and his teammates, saying their support gave him strength. “We are a team; we are a family. Now, forward towards our goals, strong and united, together.”
Milan lost 1-0 without him, which leaves them in second place in Serie A, ten points behind their big rivals, Inter.
Loftus-Cheek, who grew up in London, has played 27 games for Milan this season, scoring three goals and picking up an assist. He’s now in his third year at the club and just six matches away from hitting 100 appearances.
Before moving to Italy, he spent nearly a decade in and around Chelsea’s first team, with loan spells at Crystal Palace and Fulham. After 19 years at Chelsea, where he progressed through their academy, he joined Milan in June 2023 for £15 million.
He’s played for England 11 times since debuting in 2017, but was out of the squad for six years before Thomas Tuchel, now England’s manager, called him back last September to fill in for Adam Wharton.
Back then, Loftus-Cheek admitted he’d stopped thinking about England selection: “You still want to push in club football, hoping you might get a look-in. But honestly, I just forgot about it and became a fan instead.”
He’s played all over the pitch under Tuchel, sometimes higher up, closer to the striker, and other times deeper in midfield. Asked if his versatility might help his World Cup chances, Loftus-Cheek said, “Who knows? I can play different positions. Since joining AC Milan, I’ve played higher up to score goals and help the team in the final third. Under Tuchel, I played deeper. I can do both, and in a tournament, being versatile is a good thing. I’m happy to play anywhere for the team and give it everything, whatever the position.”
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