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Transfer Radar Exclusive: Manchester City & Real Madrid Fast-Track €60m Martin Zubimendi & Trent Alexander-Arnold Winter Inquiries

Manchester City and Real Madrid are preparing winter transfer window bids for Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi and Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold.

By Marcus Vance (Senior English Football Correspondent) • Published: 2026-10-05 • Updated: 2026-10-11
Pep Guardiola and Manchester City executives hold emergency transfer radar summit ahead of the January transfer window.
Pep Guardiola and Manchester City executives hold emergency transfer radar summit ahead of the January transfer window. (Manchester City FC / Action Sports Hub)

<h3>City Target Rodri Replacement</h3>

Following Rodri's ACL injury, Manchester City football directors have prioritized Real Sociedad holding midfielder Martin Zubimendi, whose contract includes a €60m release clause.

<h3>Real Madrid Monitor Right-Back Market</h3>

Real Madrid have simultaneously explored accelerating plans for Trent Alexander-Arnold following Dani Carvajal's knee surgery.