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Como eye move for Dele Alli's former Tottenham team-mate as Cesc Fabregas' side aim to bolster defence ahead of start of Serie A season

Como are eyeing a move for Dele Alli's former Tottenham team-mate Davinson Sanchez as Cesc Fabregas looks to bolster his squad ahead of the 2025-26 Serie A season. Sanchez, who joined Spurs in 2017, played alongside Dele for four-and-a-half years before the English midfielder left for Everton on loan. Sanchez departed the Premier League in 2023 to join Turkish giants Galatasaray.

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  • Como target Dele's former Spurs colleague
  • Aiming for major squad overhaul
  • Fabregas has completed two signings already this summer
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    WHAT HAPPENED?

    According to Fabrizio Romano, Sanchez is one of several defenders that Como are looking to sign this summer as Fabregas looks to further strengthen his team ahead of the 2025-26 campaign. The Italian side have also included Celta Vigo’s Carl Starfelt in their shortlist for the transfer window.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Como have already completed the signings of Jesus Rodriguez and Alex Valle this summer and last week, it was reported that the club are on the verge of securing a transfer for Celtic winger Nicolas Kuhn in a deal worth €19 million (£16m/$21m).

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    Backed by the billionaire Hartono family, Como could spend close to €100 million this summer alone as the club are aiming to solidify their place in Serie A. In the 2024-25 campaign, under Fabregas' tutelage, the club finished 10th in the league.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR COMO?

    Fabregas' side will reconvene for pre-season training next week before they take part in the Como Cup, a friendly competition. The tournament will be held between July 23 to 27 and teams like Ajax, Al-Ahli and Celtic will participate.

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