Man Utd Keen on signing £51m-rated “world class midfielder” and Top Liverpool Target this summer

Man Utd Keen on signing £51m-rated “world class midfielder” and Top Liverpool Target this summer

Manchester United are keen to sign Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi.

After stepping away from a deal, Manchester United is searching for a replacement for Manuel Ugarte of Paris Saint-Germain.

But Liverpool is getting more and more certain that they will get Zubimendi, thus a transfer hijack would be required.

According to The Telegraph, Manchester United is considering Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, a target for Liverpool, as a replacement for Manuel Ugarte of Paris Saint-Germain.

Erik ten Hag is eager to bolster his team with a midfield partner for Kobbie Mainoo and Bruno Fernandes, so the Reds have made the signing of a new player a top priority this summer.

The Old Trafford team’s initial target was Paris Saint-Germain player Ugarte, but because to a significant valuation difference between the two teams.

According to a report by James Ducker, United have switched their attentions away from the Uruguay international and have identified a number of targets – including Real Sociedad star Zubimendi.

The Spain international has been dubbed by Ivan De La Fuente as one of the “best central midfielders in the world”, and the La Liga club don’t want to sell for less than his £51million release clause.

United face stiff competition for the Spaniard’s signature with Athletic journalist David Ornstein reporting on Wednesday night that Premier League rivals Liverpool are growing in confidence that the 25-year-old wants to join them, meaning a late transfer hijack could be required