Fabrizio Romano has suggested that Chelsea could try to sign Jacobo Ramon from Como after reaching an agreement to bring Marco Palestra to Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n
Palestra is on his way to Chelsea<\/a>, who hijacked a deal for the Atalanta star after Inter Milan were in advanced talks.<\/p>\n Incoming Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso played a crucial role in the deal, with the Spaniard personally speaking to the 21-year-old Italy international, who can play as a right-back, right wing-back, left-back and left wing-back.<\/p>\n Xabi Alonso convinces Marco Palestra to join Chelsea<\/p>\n Romano said on his\u00a0YouTube channel<\/a>: \u201cAlso, Xabi Alonso got involved in this deal.<\/p>\n \u201cXabi Alonso had a direct conversation with Marco Palestra.<\/p>\n \u201cThat\u2019s what sources close to the player are saying, and so for Xabi, is for sure a very interesting addition.<\/p>\n READ: Where would Sandro Tonali fit in the 20 most expensive midfielders ever? He\u2019s already in\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cHe was used to play and trust this kind of talents when he was at Bayer Leverkusen.<\/p>\n \u201cWell, now, he will have the same opportunity at Chelsea.\u201d<\/p>\n La Gazzetta dello Sport<\/a>\u00a0has reported: \u00a0\u2018Of course, the boy from Buccinasco has admirers among Les Bleus as well: a long chat with Xabi Alonso himself was significant, as he told him, even trying to smack in the Italian here and there, that he had long followed him with Cagliari and was captivated by his English-style physicality.<\/p>\n \u2018He sees him both on the right, competing with Frenchman Malo Gusto, and on the left, where Cucurella recently left off.\u2019<\/p>\n Romano has also revealed that a deal has been agreed between Chelsea, Palestra and Atalanta.<\/p>\n READ MORE: The 20 most expensive attacking midfielders ever: Fernandes add-ons could take him above Spurs man<\/a><\/p>\n The Italian journalist posted on X<\/a> at 7:30am on June 24: \u201cBREAKING: Marco Palestra to Chelsea, here we go!<\/p>\n \u201cVerbal agreement in place between all parties.<\/p>\n \u201cAtalanta to receive package over \u20ac55m fee plus sell-on clause, long term deal to Italian talented RWB.<\/p>\n \u201cChelsea hijack Inter move and get new talent for Xabi Alonso.\u201d<\/p>\n Romano has added that Chelsea are not done shopping in Italy, with the club\u2019s owners, BlueCo, also taking a shine to Jacobo Ramon.<\/p>\n Ramon joined Como from Real Madrid in the summer of 2025 and was one of the best players for the Italian club last season.<\/p>\n The 21-year-old Spanish centre-back flourished under Como manager Cesc Fabregas and secured the Italian club a place in the Champions League next season.<\/p>\n Chelsea target Como defender Jacobo Ramon<\/p>\n