“Highly Sought-After Real Sociedad Midfielder Martin Zubimendi Poised for Significant Transfer Speculation This Summer
The 25-year-old has consistently impressed in La Liga, and despite Real Sociedad’s strong performance under Imanol Alguacil, he is expected to depart the club by the conclusion of the 2023-24 season.
“Arsenal, who have been admirers of Zubimendi for some time, are gearing up to make a summer bid as they seek a replacement for Thomas Partey amidst speculation of his departure from the Gunners.
Transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano has also verified Bayern Munich and Barcelona’s interest in acquiring the Spanish midfielder. However, it’s uncertain if they can match Arsenal’s financial resources.
“Insiders have revealed that Liverpool is prepared to activate Zubimendi’s €60 million release clause as they aim to bolster their midfield despite significant investments made last year.
Given the interest from four of the world’s top clubs in securing Zubimendi’s signature, the question arises: which club would be the ideal fit for him?
“Data analytics specialists SciSports suggest that Zubimendi should consider a move to Juventus, a team that appears unlikely to sign him according to their analysis.
SciSports’ Career Advice tool ranks Juventus as his optimal transfer destination. With Adrien Rabiot potentially becoming a free agent this summer, Zubimendi could serve as a sensible replacement for the Italian giants.
“While Juventus tops the list, SciSports suggests that staying at Real Sociedad would be Zubimendi’s second-best option. The style of play at the Spanish club aligns with his strengths, and their advancement to the Champions League knockout stages underscores their competitiveness in Europe.
However, Thomas Tuchel has pinpointed Zubimendi as a primary transfer target for 2024, making a move to Bayern Munich more appealing than joining Liverpool or Arsenal, as indicated by SciSports.
Bayern Munich is in need of a new midfielder to partner Joshua Kimmich, and Zubimendi emerges as an excellent candidate to fill that void in their starting lineup. With the potential departure of Kimmich, acquiring Zubimendi would be a shrewd move for the German side.
Regarding Liverpool and Arsenal, SciSports suggests that neither club currently offers an ideal fit for Zubimendi.”