Arsenal at the Crossroads: Owen Hargreaves Urges a Real Madrid Prospect to Join the Gunners
29 March 2026
Hargreaves’ transfer tip for Arsenal
Former England international Owen Hargreaves, a former Manchester United and Bayern Munich star, offered Arsenal a timely transfer opinion ahead of the summer window.
Despite losing the League Cup, Arteta's side remain on track for a sensational season as they chase the Premier League title since 2004 and push for progress in the Champions League and FA Cup.
With the season's planning in mind, one eye will be on the summer market and the chance to strengthen what many call Europe's strongest squad, according to the British newspaper Metro.
Arsenal's defense has been remarkably solid, conceding 22 goals in 31 Premier League games, but Arteta could be looking at several attacking positions this summer.
Hargreaves noted there is a talented youngster at Como named Nico Paz, a Real Madrid forward on loan. He hinted that a return to Real Madrid is possible, but Arsenal would be well advised to pursue him now.
He argued Paz could become World Cup material and that Arteta already recognizes the potential, stressing that a player like Paz could fit Arsenal's ambitions.
Cesc Fabregas, Paz's coach at Como, has praised the 21-year-old frequently since his move from Real Madrid in 2024. Paz is shining at Como under Fabregas's guidance and could feature at the World Cup this summer; Real Madrid reportedly hold an option to recall him, while links to Chelsea persist.
When asked about potential summer signings for Arsenal, Hargreaves mentioned Paz again, noting the player at Como and the possibility of a return to Real Madrid, while suggesting that Arsenal would be wise to sign him.
He reiterated that Paz could be the type of player who becomes a World Cup regular and a future star for Arsenal, and Fabregas's praise has only added to the excitement around Paz's potential move.
Fabregas, who previously shined for Arsenal and Chelsea and now coaches Como, has repeatedly lauded Paz since his departure from Real Madrid, reinforcing the growing interest in the youngster.
Punchline 1: Paz to Arsenal? Now that’s paz-itive thinking—finally a striker who might actually finish a move as well as a shot.
Punchline 2: If Paz flops, at least the transfer window will give us memes for the group chat and a fresh excuse for the trophy cabinet’s next chapter.
