<\/p>\n
Arsenal<\/a> are closely monitoring Como\u2019s highly rated centre-back Jacobo Ramon ahead of a potential summer swoop, as per The Athletic<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n The need for additional reinforcement at centre-back is no longer a plan in preparation for a market opportunity; it has now become a necessity following William Saliba<\/a>\u2019s injury.<\/p>\n Saliba was taken off at the half-hour mark during France\u2019s 2-0 loss to Spain at the World Cup semi-finals after suffering discomfort in his back.<\/p>\n Although the extent of the 25-year-old\u2019s injury remains uncertain, a statement<\/a> on Arsenal\u2019s website reveals he is set to face a lengthy spell on the sidelines.<\/p>\n \u2018Subsequent specialist reviews on William\u2019s return to London this week have confirmed that he has suffered a back injury which will require a period of rehabilitation,\u2019 the report reads.<\/em><\/p>\n \u2018William\u2019s rehabilitation will commence immediately, with continual management of his injury, and he is expected to be out of action for an extended period.\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n As a result, Arsenal are exploring potential centre-back options, with Football Talk<\/a> citing the Telegraph<\/em> reporting that Arsenal have expressed interest in signing Aston Villa\u2019s Ezri Konsa<\/a>.<\/p>\n The latest name to be linked with the club is Como\u2019s Ramon, according to The Athletic<\/em>, which claims that Arsenal have included the 21-year-old among their list of centre-back targets.<\/p>\n The report adds that the Gunners have been closely monitoring the 6ft 5in centre-back, who is also of keen interest to Chelsea<\/a>.<\/p>\n However, the north Londoners face an obstacle in the deal due to Real Madrid<\/a>\u2019s buy-back clause, as well as the club owning 50% of the Spaniard\u2019s economic rights, the Athletic<\/em> adds.<\/p>\n Ram\u00f3n established himself as one of the standout young centre-backs not only in Serie A but across Europe last season and is expected to cost well above his \u00a325m Transfermarkt<\/a> valuation.<\/p>\n The Spain Under-21 international excelled defensively, winning an impressive 182 duels while also registering 116 recoveries and 122 clearances. Standing at a towering 6ft 5in, his dominance in the air was equally eye-catching, with 113 aerial duels won, suggesting he has the physical attributes to thrive in the Premier League<\/a>, where set-piece situations continue to play an increasingly important role.<\/p>\n His distribution is similarly impressive, boasting a 91.4% pass success rate, while his tally of 2,526 touches speaks to his reliability on the ball for teams that prioritise possession.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCombative centre-back<\/h2>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
![](\"https:\/\/football-talk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/new-logo.png\"\/){kind=logo}