Many names that Barcelona wanted to sign in the last Mercato, but the financial crisis prevented this from happening and the team was satisfied with the players it had.
It is noteworthy that Barcelona succeeded in signing the Spanish Dani Olmo, the midfielder of the German team Leipzig, at a cost of up to 60 million euros.
According to information received from the newspaper El Nacional, Martin Zubimendi, the star of Real Sociedad, was the subject of all kinds of speculation during the summer transfer market, and his name was put on the agenda of the most important clubs in Europe, such as Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus Turin, and especially Liverpool.
But against all odds, and unlike his teammates such as Robin Le Normand or Mikel Merino, he chose to stay at Real Sociedad.
The newspaper added: Among the fans of the Spanish international, we also find Real Madrid, where Carlo Ancelotti believes that it is necessary to sign a midfielder, as Luka Modric will certainly retire from playing in 2025, and the team misses Toni Kroos badly.
Aurelien Tchouameni is not at all convincing, and Florentino Pérez is increasingly clear that he will bring in another midfielder, to accompany Fede Valverde and Jude Bellingham, and compete with Eduardo Camavinga.
The newspaper indicated that it seems that Real Madrid’s interest in the player has prompted Luis de la Fuente, his coach in the Spanish national team, who recommended that the 25-year-old star, if he had to leave Real Sociedad, give priority to Barcelona because he is convinced that he can have more fame and continuity there, and that his qualities suit Barcelona much better.