Arsenal are exploring a January move for Real Madrid midfielder Nico Paz. The 21-year-old is understood to be on the club's radar as they plan for the winter transfer window.
Midfield target
Paz, an Argentine youth international, has been with Real Madrid since his academy days and made his senior debut last season. While he has found first-team minutes limited at the Bernabéu, his technical quality and potential have attracted attention from several clubs across Europe. Arsenal's interest is seen as a move to add depth and creativity to their midfield options for the second half of the campaign.
Squad context
The potential move comes as Arsenal sit second in the Premier League with a perfect record of three wins from three games. They have scored six goals and conceded just one, building momentum with a 1-0 away win against Napoli last Tuesday. Martin Ødegaard is the team's top scorer so far with two goals.
Other market moves
While Arsenal's focus is on Paz, the wider transfer market continues to move. Liverpool are reportedly monitoring AC Milan defender Malick Thiaw as a future target. In Saudi Arabia, Al-Ittihad are in advanced talks to sign Chemsdine Talbi. Everton are also considering a move for former Paris Saint-Germain striker Mauro Icardi, who is currently a free agent. Arsenal's pursuit of Paz remains at an early stage, with no formal approach made to Real Madrid at this point.
