Manchester United is considering a bid for Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the La Liga club is expecting interest in the 23-year-old anchorman.
He signed a new contract in October that will keep him at United until 2027, according to the report.
The midfielder insisted on a 60 million euro (£52 million) release clause being included in the agreement, and he is looking to leave.
Zubimendi liked by the United
That is a price that United could afford to pay if they decide to push through with their interest in Zubimendi.
Barcelona is also said to be interested, although it remains to be seen how much money they will have this summer. Recently, they have been focusing more on free transfers.
United have had the opportunity to see Zubimendi up close twice this season, in the Europa League clashes home and away with Sociedad.
Zubimendi played the full 90 minutes in both those games and of course, picked up a win at Old Trafford which ultimately ended up pushing United into second place in the group.
That has set up a play-off clash with Barcelona in what will be a hugely anticipated occasion when European football resumes in February.
It has been reported that United is willing to let Fred leave on a free transfer at the end of the season when his contract runs out.
If United do that then they will need another midfielder through the door and Zubimendi could be that man if United pays up.
It seems more likely that the transaction would get done in the summer and the report says Sociedad are not expecting much business to occur for them in January.
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