Cesc Fabregas is reportedly planning to seal a sensational double transfer at Como ahead of their return to Serie A.
The Italian side were promoted back to Italy's top flight by virtue of finishing second in Serie B with 73 points - three points behind title winners Parma.
Fabregas had a brief one-month spell as interim manager between November and December, but had to step down as he did not yet possess the required coaching badges.
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Head of academy development Osian Roberts - who worked as Patrick Vieira's assistant at Crystal Palace - took charge for the remainder of the season, helping to guide the side to promotion.
But Fabregas still retains a key involvement in the club, both as a first team coach and stakeholder alongside former Arsenal team-mate Thierry Henry.
And according to Spanish outlet Sport, the 37-year-old wants to bring in one of his former team-mates - and an old rival - to help Como compete in Serie A next season.
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It is claimed that Fabregas is keen to make an approach to sign veteran midfielder Luka Modric, who is set to leave Real Madrid once his contract expires at the end of the season.
The pair, of course, shared many battles in the centre of midfield when Real took on Barcelona in the early 2010s, with Modric also representing Spurs while Fabregas played for Arsenal.
The Croatian, who is now 38, could play his last game for Los Blancos when they take on Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League next season.
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In addition, the report adds that Fabregas' former Chelsea team-mate Pedro is of interest ahead of a potential summer move.
The Spain international is also set to become a free agent on July 1, having played 32 games for Lazio in Serie A this season.
The 36-year-old scored 29 goals in five seasons with the Blues, and would potentially relish a reunion with his compatriot at Como this summer.
Topics: Cesc Fabregas, Serie A, Luka Modric, Real Madrid, Chelsea, Transfers
Ryan Smart