Bayer 04 Leverkusen is highly interested in acquiring Nico Paz, an Argentinian playmaker, as a replacement for Florian Wirtz, who wishes to move to FC Liverpool. Real Madrid, who sold Paz to Como for six million euros, holds a buy-back option for eight million euros. The transfer of Franco Mastantuono to Real Madrid could reduce Real's need for Paz, making him more accessible to Bayer 04. Real Madrid is considering Paz as a candidate for transfer, with his value estimated at 30 to 35 million euros.

Nico Paz is listed as a candidate to be offered to Bayer Leverkusen by Real Madrid. However, Real Madrid first needs to activate their own buy-back clause from Como before sending him to the Bundesliga. Paz would also have to consent to the move, which is uncertain given his development and comfort under Cesc Fabregas at Como. Currently, Transfermarkt estimates his market worth at 35 million euros.