Man United ‘preparing’ huge bid for incredible La-liga midfielder with £50m release clause

Man United ‘preparing’ huge bid for incredible La-liga midfielder with £50m release clause

Manchester United are reportedly preparing a £37 million bid for one midfielder ahead of what is expected to become a busy summer transfer window.

United has put in a bid for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite since the transfer window opened earlier this week.

They have also set their sights on a number of other possible additions. First and foremost, they want to bolster their striker and center defense positions, but the team also wants to improve their midfield engine room.

The Spanish tabloid Nacional now claims that United intends to make an initial proposal for Martin Zubimendi, a midfield player for Real Sociedad.

It was added that INEOS are looking to make an opening bid of £37.8 million for the 25-year-old, although this is expected to fall short of the La Liga club’s asking price.

Zubimendi is a talented midfielder player who operates in a deeper role. He played 45 games for the Spanish outfit last term, including all eight of their Champions League fixtures.

He has three years remaining on his current deal at the Reale Arena, which includes a release clause worth £50.5 million.

It has previously been suggested that United are looking for a midfield partner for the talented Kobbie Mainoo, who looks to be at his best in the number eight role at Old Trafford.

That could make Zubimendi a suitable fit alongside the England international, although United will likely be assessing their options during a summer window where they must make every penny count.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s side are walking a financial tightrope currently and need to make sizable sales in order to address their transfer priorities.