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Man City willing to splash out €60m to sign Liverpool target Martin Zubimendi in January after Rodri injury

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<p>Speculation has mounted that City will look to sign a defensive midfielder in January after talisman Rodri was <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/crushing-blow-man-city-rodri-acl-injury-rest-of-season-over-arsenal-premier-league/blt98646a8967a2434c" target="_blank">ruled out for the season through injury</a>. Now, according to Spanish Publication <a href="https://www.relevo.com/futbol/mercado-fichajes/manchester-city-dispuesto-llevarse-zubimendi-20241007155751-nt.html" target="_blank">Relevo,</a> Pep Guardiola's team 'want to take advantage' of Zubimendi's £50.3m ($65.8m/€60m) release clause and make a move for him in a few months - with the 25-year-old yet to sign a new contract with the Liga team.</p>

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<p>Rodri is, arguably, City's best player. Without him they seem to lose their aura of invincibility. While Mateo Kovacic and Rico Lewis are potential cover options, signing a quality player in that area of the field may be a shrewd move - particularly with the number of games City have to play this season.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/liverpool-boss-arne-slot-addresses-failed-martin-zubimendi-pursuit-rejects-anfield-move/blt543ccf3f89f917e5#cscfe58eff001da9fa" target="_blank">Liverpool tried and failed to sign Zubimendi</a> earlier this summer, with the Spain international eventually opting to stay at Anoeta Stadium for another season. The midfielder - whose contract runs until 2027 - helped his country win Euro 2024, too. </p>

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<p>Before the January transfer window opens in a few short months, City - who sit second in the Premier League behind Liverpool - return to English top-flight action on October 20 away to lowly Wolves.</p>

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Man City willing to splash out €60m to sign Liverpool target Martin Zubimendi in January after Rodri injury | Goal.com

Manchester City are reportedly considering a move for Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi as they try to find cover for the injured Rodri.