Former Real Madrid player refuses to return to the Bernabeu, while Arsenal and Chelsea monitor

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Jacobo Ramón has no desire to return to Real Madrid at this stage, despite the Spanish giants wanting him back next summer on the back of the young defender's fine form with Como in Italy.

Real Madrid sold Ramón to Como but kept 50% of the player's rights, along with a clause that lets them bring him back for 9 million euros.

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Spanish newspaper "AS" report that the 21-year-old centre-back has no thoughts of a Real Madrid return right now. He has settled superbly at Como, where he plays a prominent role under Spanish manager Cesc Fàbregas.

Real floated the idea of bringing him back last summer, but Ramón turned it down for fear of warming the bench, a worry that could resurface next summer.

The Spanish giants are not the only admirers. His progress has turned heads across Europe, with Arsenal and Chelsea among the big clubs keeping tabs on his situation.

Real are trying to freshen up their squad after two seasons of real struggle, both at home and in Europe.