BIG NEWS: Real Sociedad, close to losing a star in January

Martín Zubimendi has become a priority for Manchester City, which is willing to make a considerable effort to secure his signing. According to Relevo, the team led by Pep Guardiola does not rule out making an offer in the upcoming winter transfer market, driven by the need to cover the absence of Rodri, who will miss the rest of the season due to an injury, and the midfielder from Real Sociedad is a very viable option.

The 25-year-old midfielder is one of the key players for Imanol Alguacil's Real Sociedad, and although he turned down an offer from Liverpool in the last transfer market, interest from top clubs has not waned. Manchester City aims to take advantage of Zubimendi not having renewed his contract yet, keeping his 60 million euros release clause valid, a sum affordable for any top club in the Premier League. It's not the only option the English club is considering, as they have 80 million pounds to invest in January, with names like Ederson of Atalanta and Adam Wharton of Crystal Palace also being linked.

Pep Guardiola needs a substitute for Rodri

Since Rodri's injury, Guardiola has used various players to fill his role, but the team raises many doubts in competing for the Premier League and UEFA Champions League titles, where it is one of the main contenders. Zubimendi would be an ideal reinforcement as he is well-versed in positional play and fits the characteristics Pep looks for in his midfield.

Although Zubimendi has stated he is happy at Real Sociedad, City's interest could be hard to ignore. In January, a decisive move is expected from the English side to secure one of the most coveted midfielders in Europe. Real Sociedad could be close to losing another key player, just as they did in the summer with Mikel Merino and Robin Le Normand.

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