Liverpool and Manchester United could find it challenging to convince Martin Zubimendi of a transfer as he is no interested in leaving Real Sociedad.
According to HITC, Liverpool and Manchester United could potentially miss out on Martin Zubimendi, as the midfielder is not interested in leaving Real Sociedad. Many clubs have failed to convince the 25-year-old Euro 2024 winner to leave the San Sebastian side in the past and failed, which could still be the case amid recent links.
Martin Zubimendi to stay at Real Sociedad
Spain’s Euro 2024 triumph has opened the gates for many of its stars to make big moves around. Dani Olmo looks set to join Barcelona, while Mikel Merino is closing in on a switch to Arsenal. Others, like Robin Le Normand, have joined Atletico Madrid, and Nico Williams remains linked with multiple clubs.
One player who seems content with his surroundings is Martin Zubimendi despite the widespread interest from Premier League sides. Previously linked with Barcelona and Arsenal, the 25-year-old Euro 2024 winner reported turning down an approach from the Gunners in favour of staying put at Real Sociedad.
David Ornstein reported Liverpool had opened talks about signing him but insisted that they will need to convince the midfielder over the move. It is a difficult task for the Reds at this stage, as well as Manchester United, who are also linked with Zubimendi.
Either way, the midfielder seems uninterested in leaving Real Sociedad, where he has been all his life and feels comfortable with his surroundings. There is also the issue of his price tag, with Real Sociedad unlikely to accept anything less than his €60 million release clause, which clubs must pay in full if they cannot agree to a lower fee or a structure with the Basque outfit.
Liverpool and Manchester United are keen on a holding midfielder
Liverpool and Manchester United are looking for a defensive midfielder before the window shuts at the end of August. There is not much time left in the window, as there were collective links to Sander Berge, who is seen as a low-cost acquisition.
Manchester United have cooled their interest in Manuel Ugarte and might have seen Zubimendi as a better value for a similar price. Liverpool have lacked a bonafide holding midfielder since Fabinho’s departure and could be the closest team to Zubimendi as things stand. But they will face a difficult task in convincing the Spaniard.
