In September of last year, Sociedad won the Europa League by a score of 1-0, and the Spain international is said to have captured Manchester United’s attention with a commanding display at Old Trafford (Mundo Deportivo).
Since then, Martin Zubimendi has grown stronger and stronger. Arsenal has already entered the competition to sign him, while Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has expressed interest in this “extraordinary” deep-lying playmaker.
To stoke the fires of rumour, Zubimendi has refrained, nevertheless. Recently, the 24-year-old made it known that he intends to remain with his local team for at least another season.
And Alguacil anticipates that Zubimendi will be available to him for the ensuing twelve months or so. His Sociedad team is now just months away from making a comeback to Europe’s premier club championship after a ten-year absence.
This summer, it seems doubtful that Martin Zubimendi will join Manchester United.
Alguacil informs Marca, “I am aware of his thoughts and desires. “Martin definitely wants to play for us in the Champions League the next season, and I have no doubts about that.
“We’ve got a deal with Zubimendi. He wants to stay with us since it’s the best place he can be.
The former Spain international is one of several highly-rated “number sixes” identified.
Apparently looking for a long-term Casemiro replacement is Manchester United. Erik ten Hag and company are apparently also interested in Moises Caicedo of Brighton, Romeo Lavia of Southampton, and Amadou Onana of Everton.
But it’s apparent that Casemiro still has a lot of gas in the tank. With a magnificent bicycle kick goal away at AFC Bournemouth on Saturday, the now-31-year-old Brazilian produced a late candidate for United’s Goal of the Season title.
Ten Hag smiles, “He keeps surprise us.
He is such a fantastic football player. We are aware of his excellent organisation, positioning, foresight, quantity of balls intercepted, and winning of duels. A combatant who keeps the group together. However, in addition, his passing, distribution, as well as finishing. simply a superb football player.
“Where we train a lot and what we emphasise a lot. When we are in the final third, moves must naturally come from the front line, the second line immediately behind, but they must also come from the third line, where Casemiro and the fullbacks are located.
The movement is excellent, Christian Eriksen’s touch, in my opinion, is excellent, and the conclusion is wonderful.