SAD NEWS;Three key players has been suspended…..

Real Sociedad could find it very difficult to retain their best players this summer. Takefusa Kubo is reportedly wanted by the likes of Liverpool, while Mikel Merino has recently attracted interest – although in the case of the latter, they are making moves to retain his services for next season and beyond.

Another player that could leave Donostia-San Sebastian is Martin Zubimendi. The 25-year-old is seen as being in the upper echelon of defensive midfielders in Europe, and he has continued to impress over recent months despite La Real’s dreadful form.

Arsenal and Barcelona have both shown interest in Zubimendi in the past, and now, more clubs have entered the race. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport (via Football Italia), the Spanish international is wanted by both Juventus and AC Milan ahead of the summer.

Zubimendi’s release clause is worth €60m, and this is the exact figure that Real Sociedad would demand from any interested clubs. However, even if this is matched, personal terms would not be straightforward, as Zubimendi has re-iterated his desire to remain at La Real on many occasions in the last 18 months.

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Martin Zubimendi has ended up on the radar of both AC Milan and Juventus ahead of the upcoming summer window. However, the midfielder has a very high price tag, which puts the Bianconeri at an advantage. 

Milan are already making plans for the summer and the defensive department, as well as the No.9 role, appear to be the main priorities. Having struggled with the defensive balance, though, the Rossoneri might also need to sign a midfielder.

SAD NEWS;Three key players has been suspended…..Therefore, as reported by today’s edition of Gazzetta dello Sport (see photo below), Milan have added Real Sociedad midfielder Zubimendi to their radar. His contract will expire in 2027 and the price tag, at least going by the release clause, is a hefty €60m.

In addition to Milan, the 25-year-old has also attracted the interest of Juventus and other big clubs. The Bianconeri are clearly have an advantage over Milan, as the latter intend to spend big on the defence and the attack. The budget for the midfield, meanwhile, will not be as big.

The Rossoneri have thought about Zubimendi for next season, though, as the report concludes. It remains to be seen what will happen, but a deal appears unlikely as things stand.