Manchester City and Liverpool are both interested in signing the £29 million midfielder if Martin Zubimendi rejects them once more.

If Martin Zubimendi turns them down, Liverpool and Manchester City are both interested in signing the £29 million midfielder.

 

Liverpool and Manchester City continue to pursue Martin Zubimendi in anticipation of the January transfer window. There has been a stark contrast between the two English rivals’ seasons.

 

 

Liverpool is currently in a state of elation and is considered the frontrunner for the Premier League championship, whereas Manchester City is experiencing the most challenging period of Pep Guardiola’s career.

 

 

The January transfer window is imminent, and both organizations could benefit from the acquisition of a new midfielder. Zubimendi is the ideal target; however, there is a fallback option on their lists.

 

 

The attention of Liverpool and Manchester City is on If they are unable to secure Martin Zubimendi, they should consider Samuele Ricci. For some time, Zubimendi has been a significant target for numerous English clubs.

 

 

Liverpool made an extraordinary effort to secure the midfielder from Real Sociedad. At one point last summer, it appeared as though an agreement would be finalized.

 

 

Nevertheless, Zubimendi declined Liverpool’s offer and opted to remain at San Sebastian. In September, TBR Football disclosed that Zubimendi has resolved to join Real Madrid, despite the substantial interest he has received from England.

 

 

Nevertheless, Liverpool and Manchester City have maintained their interest in his predicament. Sport Mediaset has disclosed that both clubs have identified Samuele Ricci as an alternative target. Ricci’s present contract expires in 2026, and Torino is in a hurry to secure him with a new contract.

 

 

A January departure has not been ruled out, and no agreement has been reached thus far. Roberto Cairo, the president of the Italian club, has assigned Ricci a price of £29 million. It has been asserted that Liverpool and Manchester City are both interested in him.

 

Nevertheless, Zubimendi is the primary focus of both clubs, and it has been suggested that the club that fails to secure the Spaniard may instead focus on Ricci next month.