Manchester City are prepared to pay the 60m euros (£50m) release clause for Real Sociedad and Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 25, as they continue their search for a replacement for Rodri in January.

Manchester City Eyes Martin Zubimendi to Solve Rodri ConundrumManchester City’s recent struggles have left them trailing Liverpool by five points in the Premier League. Losing four consecutive

Manchester City are on a four-game losing run and will not have Rodri back for many months, so talk has turned to possible January signings to fix their problems.