Man City poised to trigger buyout clause for Real Sociedad midfielder Zubimendi

Zubimendi turned down a transfer to Liverpool during the summer, even though the club had agreed to meet the €60m buyout clause in his contract with La Real.

Relevo says City have now decided to try to sign the 25-year-old.

And City are ready to pay his clause.

The English giants hope to bring in Zubimendi as a replacement for Rodri in January. Rodri's season is over after suffering a knee injury a fortnight ago.