Manchester City midfielder Rodri has been ruled out for the rest of the season with an ACL injury, prompting the champions to consider a move for Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi in January as a potential replacement. Zubimendi is currently under contract until 2027 but reportedly has a release clause of around €60 million, making him an attainable target for the Premier League side. With City’s clear intent to strengthen their squad amid Rodri’s absence, Zubimendi could emerge as a significant addition.
Zubimendi, who played a key role in Spain’s Euro 2024 victory, had been heavily linked with Liverpool after the tournament. Despite initial interest and high hopes for a move, he opted to remain at his boyhood club, Real Sociedad. However, reports indicate that he may now be reconsidering his position, especially with top clubs like Manchester City showing keen interest to secure his talents amid their current injury crisis in midfield.
Liverpool may also try to revive their pursuit of Zubimendi, but manager Arne Slot downplayed this notion, suggesting the club have already moved on from their earlier interest. This indicates a shift in strategy, as Liverpool appears to focus on other targets instead of pushing for Zubimendi again, leaving the pathway clearer for Manchester City to negotiate with Sociedad and potentially trigger the midfielder's release clause.
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