A midfield target who turned down Premier League rivals Liverpool in the summer is apparently being watched by Manchester City scouts in an attempt to replace Rodri and restart their season. The season-ending injury sustained by Rodri continues to be the worst setback to Pep Guardiola’s team thus far. With four consecutive losses in all competitions recently, the champions, who have been the glue that has held together one of the most illustrious Premier League teams, have occasionally seemed lost without the Ballon d’Or winner.
If the Citizens want to win the Premier League for the fifth time in a row, they could need to take action in January, which might still see the arrival of a La Liga player. Manchester City has now dispatched scouts to observe Martin Zubimendi in anticipation of a possible move in 2025, according to The Boot Room. A release clause of only €60 million (£51 million) is reportedly attached to the Real Sociedad star, which is undoubtedly a reasonable sum for those at the Etihad to match.
Man City weighing up Zubimendi move
Only months after he rejected Liverpool, Martin Zubimendi, a midfielder for Real Sociedad, may be targeted by Manchester City in January. The 25-year-old Spain international chose to remain with his native club after the Reds were unsuccessful in their summer pursuit of him.
According to The Sun, however, Zubimendi has changed his mind and wants to join the Premier League, and City is thinking about fulfilling his £50.3 million release clause. City is on high alert because, according to the outlet, sources claim Zubimendi has changed his mind and is eager to play in the Premier League again. Manager Pep Guardiola was initially hesitant to make any significant moves in the January transfer window, but the release clause in Zubimendi’s contract would not be an issue.
