Martin Zobimendi with the Spain national team. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)
The 2024/25 campaign has not gone to plan for Manchester City, and in order to salvage what they can from the season, the Premier League champions are looking to bring Real Sociedad's Martin Zobimendi to the Etihad Stadium.
Pep Guardiola is currently facing an unprecedented crisis in his coaching career, as the Spanish team occupies fifth place in the English Premier League table, 14 points behind Liverpool, the league leaders.
The Manchester club also found itself on the brink of elimination in the Champions League, and was also eliminated from the Carabao Cup.
This is likely to spark a recruitment drive during the January transfer window, as Guardiola looks to refresh his squad with younger players.
Martin Zobimendi is one of the stars who have been linked with City For several months as the Premier League club will be attracted to the €60 million release clause in his contract with Real Sociedad.
The Euro 2024 winner is also a key target for Liverpool after the Reds were without the midfielder over the summer. Zobimendi decides to stay in Spain for another season.
With the next transfer window approaching, the Merseyside club are now believed to be late in the race for the Spain international.
Manchester City leads the race for Liverpool target Martin Zobimendi
Liverpool remain interested in Zobimendi heading into 2025 and have the money to spend on the midfielder, however, Manchester City have now emerged as favorites if Real Sociedad are willing to seal a deal for the 25-year-old, according to reports. espn.
There is another Premier League club that has a long-term interest in Martin Zobimendi
The report indicates that Guardiola wants to strengthen his midfield after losing Ballon d'Or winner Rodri last September due to a cruciate ligament injury, and Zobimendi, Rodri's replacement in the Spain national team, is the main target.
It remains to be seen whether the La Liga star is open to a move mid-season, and if so, the midfielder's arrival could give Manchester City's campaign a major boost.
