The name of Martín Zubimendi could be back in the spotlight in the winter transfer market. The Basque's future was in question last summer, when Liverpool tried to sign him. The midfielder ended up rejecting his move to Anfield Road due to his desire to continue at Real Sociedad, but Manchester City will try to change the player's mind in January.
The 'skybues' suffered the loss of Rodri for the rest of the season due to a serious knee injury, so they have set their sights on the San Sebastian native to take the place of the Madrid native in the 'citizen' midfield. According to 'Relevo', the Manchester board wants to take advantage of the fact that the player has still not renewed and, therefore, his clause remains at 60 million euros, an accessible figure for a 'crack' of his level.
Zubimendi will have the final say
At the moment, Pep Guardiola has tried Kovacic, Gündogan, Lewis or Nunes, but none of these options convince the coach. Therefore, they would try to get Zubimendi in the winter window, although to get it they will not only have to pay the release clause, but also convince Martín, who is currently very comfortable in San Sebastian.
"It is true that they were not easy days, but I am very happy with the decision I made, which was from within, I think I was at peace, because I thought it was the best," he said about his failed transfer to Liverpool in the summer, and those who know him say that it is practically unlikely that he will leave Real mid-season. However, City are preparing the ground to face his operation in January.