Como star Jacobo Ramon has a number of suitors, and Manchester United are the most 'persistent' of them, reports AS.

Ramon is having a stellar season with Como. The central defender is part of a high-flying side who are fifth in the Serie A table and fourth in the Champions League.

The Spaniard has cropped up with two goals in the former, and a goal and two assists in the latter.

He is proving to be one of the most productive defenders in Europe, and has caught the eye of some big sides as a result.

It's reported the likes of United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Real Madrid all have Ramon on their respective radars.

It's believed that for the winter window, there'll be no change, with the defender playing in a side who could be onto massive things - his focus is said to be solely on continuing to shine for Como.

With interest in the early stages, it could continue to develop through the season, ahead of the summer transfer window.

United's interest makes a lot of sense, with Ramon a member of the side who beat them 4-1 in the Champions League, scoring in the mauling.

They are said to be the most 'persistent' side in the hunt for the Spaniard.

Real Madrid calm amid Jacobo Ramon situation

But while the Red Devils are pushing to add to a defence which Lisandro Martinez is likely going to depart soon, Real's buyback clause for Ramon makes any deal very tough.

It's believed the Spanish giants could bring back their academy product for just €10million (£8.3m).

As a result, they are said to be looking at his situation calmly. They're very satisfied with Ramon's development and he's been on their list of potential first-team additions for some time.

And with Antonio Rudiger's contract set to come to an end, Real are viewing the Spaniard's return favourably.

It's said he is the top candidate for if the maturing central defender is to leave.

With the Spanish giants holding all of the cards for Ramon and looking almost certain to bring him back home, United, or any other interested club, has little hope of securing his signature.