Liverpool and Manchester City reportedly remain keen on signing 25-year-old Spanish midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad.
According to a report from Spanish outlet Fichajes, Liverpool and Manchester City are keen on signing 25-year-old Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, and they are prepared to pay €60 million to get the deal done.
The Spaniard was heavily linked with a move to Liverpool during the summer transfer window as well, and they were prepared to pay his €60 million release clause. However, the midfielder opted to stay at his boyhood club, and he turned down a move to Liverpool.
It seems that his stance has softened since then, and he is open to a move away from Spain. It will be interesting to see if Liverpool can get the deal done. The Reds need a midfield controller who will add composure to the side and control the tempo of the game from the deep.
Zubimendi has proven himself in La Liga, and he would be the ideal acquisition. The 25-year-old is entering the peak years of his career, and he would be an exceptional addition for Liverpool if they can get the deal done.
Meanwhile, Manchester City are in need of a quality player like Martin Zubimendi as well. The likes of Mateo Kovacic and Matheus Nunes have been underwhelming, and the Premier League champions need to bring in an upgrade. It will be interesting to see how the situation unfolds.
Zubimendi could fancy both clubs
Both Liverpool and Manchester City will be attractive destinations for Martin Zubimendi, and it will be interesting to see where he ends up. The midfielder will want to join a club capable of winning major trophies, and both clubs have a proven track record of pushing for trophies regularly in recent seasons.
The 25-year-old has the quality to justify the €60 million price tag, and he could prove to be a key player for the two teams. Liverpool have been long-term admirers of the player, and they will be desperate to get the deal across the line.
Although they might not be able to compete with Manchester City financially, they have an attractive project and a talented squad. They are one of the biggest clubs in the world as well. It remains to be seen whether they can convince the player to pick them.
