Como cutting down squad with Jack, Engelhardt and Azon ready for exit

Como cutting down squad with Jack, Engelhardt and Azon ready for exit Como have been very active, but also need to whittle down their squad, as Felipe Jack joins Cremonese, Southampton want Ivan Azon, while Club Brugge and Freiburg target Yannik Engelhardt. The Lariani qualified for the Champions League after finishing fourth in Serie A and reaching the Coppa Italia semi-final, so are going to raise the bar even more this summer. SASSUOLO, ITALY – APRIL 17: Cesc Fabregas, Head Coach of Como 1907, looks on prior to the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and Como 1907 at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on April 17, 2026 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) Cesc Fabregas has already received reinforcements like Luis Milla from Getafe, Kaiki from Cruzeiro and Barcelona youth product Andres Cuenca. The focus therefore now has to be on whittling down those who won’t get playing time. Como seek Jack, Engelhardt and Azon buyers CREMONA, ITALY – MAY 24: Lucas Da Cunha of Como 1907 celebrates after scoring the 1-3 penalty during the Serie A match between US Cremonese and Como 1907 at Stadio Giovanni Zini on May 24, 2026 in Cremona, Italy. (Photo by Marco M. Mantovani/Getty Images) A transfer was already made official today, as defender Felipe Jack joined Serie B side Cremonese on loan for the rest of the season. Fabrizio Romano claims that Southampton have started formal talks with Como for Azon, the 23-year-old Spanish striker who spent last season on loan at Ipswich Town. The aim is to get a permanent sale for €9-10m, which is a big profit considering Como paid €2m to get him from Real Zaragoza in February 2025 and he never made a single appearance for the club. The same pundit also states that both Club Brugge and SC Freiburg have made offers for German midfielder Engelhardt. The Belgians have the upper hand with circa €10m on the table compared to the €8m for Freiburg, but the decision will be made soon. Engelhardt also spent last season on loan, at Borussia Monchengladbach, and was bought from Fortuna Dusseldorf for €8m in 2024.