Manchester City are prepared to pay the 60m euros (£50m) release clause for Real Sociedad and Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 25, as they continue their search for a replacement for Rodri in January.

Manchester City are considering a move for Liverpool target Martin Zubimendi in the January transfer window. Zubimendi put up a masterclass performance when he came on to replace the injured Rodri during the final of Spain's triumphant Euro 2024 campaign.

Zubimendi, who opted to stay at Sociedad after a summer approach from Liverpool, could become the answer to City’s midfield crisis. Reports from The Mail reveal that Guardiola is considering a £50.3 million bid to lure the Spanish midfielder, who has shown quality in Spain’s national team setup and served as Rodri’s deputy.

Manchester City are eyeing Martin Zubimendi as a replacement for Rodri, with Real Madrid's Federico Valverde also an option as Paris St-Germain target Erling Haaland.

According to a report from the Sun, Manchester City are now lining up a big-money move for the midfielder, and they would be willing to spend an excess of £50 million on the player.

Premier League champions Manchester City could make a January offer for Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi.Zubimendi was heavily linked with a summer switch to England but with City’s rivals

Manchester City are stepping up their efforts to sign a replacement for Rodri Hernandez in January, and their attention is on Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, who will be replacing the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner in Spain’s squad for the foreseeable future.