Cesc Fabregas is on the verge of signing a 41-year-old Premier League legend for his side Como as they bid to stay in the Italian top-flight.
The former Arsenal and Chelsea player, 37, was firstly a caretaker manager then a No.2 as Como returned to the Serie A after a 21-year absence.
The side, who are owned by the Hartono brothers, are currently the richest club in the Italian league.
As they look to maintain their status in the Serie A next season, Como are turning towards the free agency market for help.
After making attempts to sign Raphael Varane on a free from Man United and Pau Lopez from Marseille, Fabregas has his eyes set on a Liverpool cult hero.
AS are claiming that Pepe Reina is set to be a new arrival for the Italian club.
The Spaniard, aged 41, who has played for Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Napoli, has just celebrated his 25th year playing as a professional. going to be another new arrival.
Just five years ago the club were languishing in the fourth-tier of Italian football having recovered from bankruptcy, before undergoing one of the most remarkable resurgences in recent memory.
In 2022 World Cup-winning midfielder Fabregas arrived at the club on a free transfer from Monaco, playing the final season of his illustrious career at the club before becoming assistant manager and part-owner this season.
