Suitors are something that Real Sociedad kingpin Martin Zubimendi has never been in short supply of, and in each of the past three summers he has been named as a top target for one of Europe's best sides. Barcelona were the first to pursue him on purpose, but now rivals Real Madrid are considering a move for the Basque midfielder.
Liverpool did their best to convince Zubimendi to leave Donostia-San Sebastian last summer and were willing to pay his €60 million release clause, with the Euro 2024 winner ultimately pulling out of the deal. The Reds are expected to return for him this summer, with Manchester City also linked with him as a possible alternative to Rodri Hernandez.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid feel they made a mistake by not replacing Toni Kroos last summer, and Zubimendi fits the bill perfectly. One of their other considerations for next summer is to recruit more Spanish players, and Zubimendi – like Rodri – also ticks those boxes. Relevo is now the second source in as many weeks to report that Los Blancos could move to Zubimendi.
Arsenal have also pursued Zubimendi in the past and it has been noted that the 25-year-old is attracted to the idea of a move to the Premier League. However, as a general rule, Real Madrid do not have to sell the opportunity to sign for the club, although Zubimendi has not been the general rule when it comes to the way he has approached his career.
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