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Nico Paz to Manchester United

Como

Manchester United

Midfielder · 22y · Argentina · contract until 2028

Chance it happens in January

Estimated fee: €62m–€88m
Value: €109m
Reporters: 1 credible

Where he ends up in the January windowEvery outcome by the January deadline, adding up to 100%. A move in a later window is not counted. Open a club for its rumour.

SpursRumour page
ArsenalRumour page
Man UnitedThis rumour
Other clubNot yet named
Stays at ComoNo move

What the number is based on

Reporting1 trusted reporterNicolo SchiraFor the move
ContractRuns to June 20281 year 8 months left
Manchester UnitedDebts limit spendingMoves from Serie A to Premier League are commonAgainst the move
FeeEstimated €62m–€88mValue €109m

The story so far

3 reports · newest first

Monday
El NacionalTrust 46via Transfer News LiveFull post
“🚨 Manchester United are interested in signing Como midfielder Nico Paz and could make a major offer in January. The 22-year-old Argentine has registered five goals and six assists in 11 matches this season.”
Saturday
Nicolo SchiraTrust 46via Transfer News LiveFull post
“🚨 Chelsea and Manchester United are monitoring Como midfielder Nico Paz ahead of next season. Real Madrid have an €80M buyback clause valid from July 1 to July 15 next summer. Como want to keep Paz as they look to build an increasingly stronger team.”
Friday
ESPN FCTrust 80Earliest mentionEarliest mentionBroadcasterReport
“Transfer rumors, news: Como's Paz destroyed Man United, now they want to sign him. Manchester United are monitoring Como attacking midfielder Nico Paz ahead of next season, while Chelsea are also keen. Transfer Talk has the latest.”

Chance it happens in January

Long shot

Estimated fee: €62m–€88m
Value: €109m

AuthorTransfer Tracker AnalystLast updated6 Nov 2026StatusUp to date

Nico Paz: Man United interest building, but a summer story for now

The situation

Manchester United's interest in Nico Paz is real but still a long way from a deal, and every report so far points to next summer rather than January. The most recent, from El Nacional, says United could make a major offer in January and might move for Paz if Bruno Fernandes leaves, but it also flags that Real Madrid hold an €80m buy-back option, a clause that complicates any approach Como cannot control. Paz has five goals and six assists in 11 games this season, which explains the growing interest, but nothing resembling a bid or formal approach has been reported.

The reporting

The story has built gradually since late October. ESPN FC was carrying it by 23 October, and CaughtOffside, Transfer News Live relaying Nicolo Schira, and Transfer News Live relaying El Nacional have each repeated versions of the same core claim: United and Chelsea are monitoring Paz, with Arsenal also mentioned. No outlet has added a fee, a timeline beyond next summer, or any sign of direct contact. This is one storyline told several times, not several separate ones.

The outlook

Given the lack of any bid, Real Madrid's buy-back clause, and the fact the interest is framed around next summer, a move happening before the January window shuts looks unlikely. Como also want to keep hold of him as they build their squad, another factor working against any quick resolution.

What happens next

The clearest trigger would be Real Madrid activating or waiving that buy-back clause between 1 and 15 July next year, or United actually lodging an offer once the window allows it.

Sources the analyst weighed

ESPN FCTrust 80