Liverpool have been dealt a blow as Premier League rivals Manchester City are reportedly likely to win the race to sign Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad.
Zubimendi has been heavily linked with Premier League clubs over the past year. Arsenal were initially mooted as his most likely next destination until Liverpool moved to sign him in the summer.
Liverpool’s summer priority was to sign a new No.6 and Zubimendi was chosen as their preferred target. The Premier League giants were expected to secure his services, but this proposed transfer fell through as the centre-midfielder decided to stick with his boyhood club Real Sociedad.
Football Insider claims Man City ‘could blow Liverpool away to agree a January deal’ with Real Sociedad for Zubimendi.
The deal could be a straightforward one as the defensive midfielder has a £50million release clause in his contract.
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