Manchester Metropolis have “proven an curiosity” in shopping for Actual Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, in line with TEAMtalk.
The Premier League champions are weighing up potential replacements for Rodri, who is about for a protracted spell on the sidelines with damage.
Zubimendi has a €60m (£50m) launch clause in his contract and it’s believed that the Cityzens are “contemplating” whether or not to set off it.
The participant did reject a swap to Liverpool through the summer time switch window, however TEAMtalk declare there may be nonetheless a risk that he’ll transfer in January.
If Zubimendi does decide to go away San Sebastian, it’s anticipated that Metropolis must see off Liverpool for the participant’s signature.
Arsenal have additionally been talked about as a possible suitor prior to now however their choice to purchase Zubimendi’s former teammate, Mikel Merino, would recommend they won’t revive their curiosity, in contrast to Liverpool.
Metropolis are contemplating strikes for different midfielders
Zubimendi just isn’t the one participant on the membership’s checklist of targets, with Inter Milan’s Nicolo Barella, Atalanta’s Ederson and Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton additionally being checked out.
All 4 have very completely different types of play, and you may argue that solely Ederson could be a like-for-like alternative for Rodri.
It needs to be famous, although, that Zubimendi did come on as an alternative choice to the Metropolis star at half-time in Spain’s win over England within the European Championship ultimate again in July, and he acquitted himself extraordinarily properly.
What’s the newest information on Rodri’s damage?
Metropolis have now confirmed that the 28-year-old will probably be sidelined for an prolonged interval. Releasing an announcement on the official web site, the membership stated:
“Manchester Metropolis FC can verify that Rodri has suffered a ligament damage to his proper knee. The damage was sustained through the first half of this weekend’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal within the Premier League.”
“The midfielder travelled to Spain to hunt specialist session this week, following preliminary checks in Manchester. Evaluation stays ongoing to establish the total extent of the damage and anticipated prognosis.”
Whether it is an anterior cruciate ligament damage as reported, Rodri’s season is over and he’s more likely to return to health sooner or later subsequent summer time.
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