According to Metro - Main, Owen Hargreaves described Nico Paz as a young player at Como who could suit Arsenal, noting that Mikel Arteta will already know he could be a star. Arsenal are currently six points clear at the top of the Premier League, with their back-five having conceded just 24 goals in 32 games. They will play Manchester City at the Etihad on Sunday afternoon, having been beaten 2-0 by City in the Carabao Cup final last month, and have reached the semi-finals of the Champions League where they will take on Atletico Madrid.
Hargreaves's call for reinforcements aligns with broader pundit criticism, as only Viktor Gyokeres has scored more than six goals in the Premier League for Arsenal this season, and their reliance on set-pieces has been criticised by pundits and some within the league, including Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler. Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has urged Arsenal to sign a new left-winger to replace Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard, while several pundits want the club to sign another striker to replace Gyokeres. Nico Paz is an Argentina international currently playing for Italian side Como under ex-Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas, having signed from Real Madrid in 2024.
There’s a young lad at Como, Nico Paz. There’s an option for him to go back to Real Madrid but if I’m Arsenal… This kid – you’ll see him at the World Cup. Mikel Arteta will already know that this boy will be a star and if you don’t ask you don’t get. A player like that could suit Arsenal.
Real Madrid are believed to have the option to re-sign Paz, who looks set to feature at this summer's World Cup and has been linked with Chelsea. According to Metro - Main, Cesc Fabregas has repeatedly heaped praise on Nico Paz since he joined Como.
Nico does incredible things. He is a footballer capable of pulling a trick out of his hat at any moment.
He sees the goal, he is not afraid. Nico enjoys playing, he can play different roles and he is a very complete player. I see a very, very big potential.