Both Newcastle United and Como have discussed Real Madrid midfielder Thiago Pitarch. It is expected that Pitarch will be made available this summer, with possible arrangements being a loan deal or a permanent transfer that includes a buy-back clause.

Como has targeted Thiago Pitarch, an eighteen-year-old Spanish-Moroccan central midfielder from Real Madrid. Pitarch has made ten appearances in La Liga and six in the Champions League, which included starts against Manchester City and Bayern Munich. It is reported that the Italian club is looking to make a move similar to the Nico Paz deal. This would involve a permanent transfer with Real Madrid retaining a buy-back option. The transfer would provide Pitarch with an opportunity to play in the Champions League and grow as a player in Serie A. Pitarch has been capped four times by Spain's U19 team and has a contract with Real Madrid until June 2027. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value to be €20.00m.