Martín Zubimendi had been long coveted by FC Barcelona, but the club could never match his release clause, estimated to be over 60 million euros.

Barcelona did not manage to pass a hurdle to agree personal terms with Martin Zubimendi. The midfielder previously showed himself unwilling to leave his boyhood club despite significant interest.

Barcelona are known admirers of Zubimendi. However, Zubimendi is perfectly happy at his boyhood club and it requires an ambitious project to entice him from San Sebastian.

There have been rumors of interest from Barcelona in signing Martin Zubimendi.

Barcelona would pick Martin Zubimendi to fill the void left by Sergio Busquets in their midfield. Zubimendi is an archetypal Barca midfielder and would alleviate the club's midfield woes since Busquets left in 2023.

Zubimendi was on Barcelona's list but was considered too expensive in terms of transfer fee and/or salary.

Xavi Hernández desired Martín Zubimendi as a replacement for Sergio Busquets after the 2022-23 season. However, Barcelona did not activate his release clause of 60 million euros, and Zubimendi remained at Real Sociedad, where he is contracted until 2027. Zubimendi expressed his contentment at Real Sociedad.

Zubimendi, who was highly valued by Xavi, will not be the pivot for Flick, especially not for 60 million euros.

Real Sociedad midfielder Zubimendi has been a player of interest to Barcelona. However, he had earlier decided that he would only leave his current employers for either Real Madrid or Barcelona. Arsenal have been linked with numerous different players, but according to Romano, Zubimendi has never taken a concrete position on his future. He has a €60m release clause.

Martin Zubimendi would only be interested in leaving Real Sociedad for Real Madrid or Barcelona, even with the Gunners seemingly willing to trigger his €60m (£51m) release clause.

Zubimendi's potential transfer to FC Barcelona could be abandoned due to the departure of coach Xavi Hernandez.

Imanol, the coach of Real Sociedad, confirmed that Zubimendi wants to stay at the club and will continue to play for them in the next season, despite rumors of Barcelona's interest after a meeting between Zubimendi's agent and Deco in Barcelona.

Real Sociedad's boss Imanol Alguacil has responded to the suggestion that Martin Zubimendi will leave the club in the forthcoming window, amid links to Arsenal and Barcelona. The midfielder is reportedly on the radar of both sides, who are looking to strengthen the No.6 position ahead of next season. But the Spain international’s current boss has thrown doubt that his star player will be departing. Alguacil said: “Martin Zubimendi wants to stay here and for sure he will stay with us at Real Sociedad next season. I have no doubts, he’s staying with us.” Despite the words of his manager, recent reports have suggested that Zubimendi’s representatives had met with Deco, Barcelona’s sporting director, over a proposed move. Sociedad were not happy with the alleged meeting taking place, it is thought. The club are likely to ask for the entirety of his release clause - €60 million - to be met to allow him to leave, particularly as he has drawn interest from Bayern Munich and other elite European clubs for his showings this season.

Mentioned as a potential transfer target for Barcelona.

Barcelona are taking steps to disrupt Arsenal’s summer transfer window plans by moving for Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi. Barca met with the agent of Zubimendi on Monday as they attempt to complete a move for the Spain international, who would come in to reinforce their pivot. A meeting took place in Catalunya on Monday between Deco, Barca’s sporting director, and Zubimendi’s agent Inaki Ibanez. However, the Blaugrana’s financial position means that they will need to sell significantly before signing Zubimendi to comply with Spain’s Financial Fair Play (FFP) legislation.

Zubimendi is again in the spotlight for Barcelona. His agent has met with Deco in Barcelona this week. However, the main obstacle, as it was last summer, is the financial aspect. The player is valued at 60 million euros, an amount Barcelona may not be able to afford.

Barcelona is showing interest in Zubimendi from Real Sociedad.

Zubimendi is under contract until 2027 with a termination clause of 60 million euros.

Martín Zubimendi is a target for FC Barcelona. However, he has a contract with Real Sociedad until 2027 and a release clause of 60 million. Several English clubs are also interested in him.

Martin Zubimendi is also on the radar of Deco for Barcelona.

The Mundo Deportivo conducted an online poll about the new midfielder of Barcelona. Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad is second with 31.48% of the votes, which corresponds to 4,850 votes.

Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad has been on Deco's radar for some time.

Martín Zubimendi, a pivot from Real Sociedad, is much liked by Xavi Hernández, as he himself has publicly acknowledged. However, the player from Donostia has never shown himself to be particularly receptive to the siren songs of Barça. With a contract until 2027 and a release clause of 60 million, Real Sociedad will not make it easy for him to be sold.

Barcelona are also interested in signing Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi, with Xavi deemed to be a huge admirer of the Spanish midfielder. However, Arsenal are also interested in signing him and Barca’s financial woes may ensure a pursuit is impossible.

Barcelona are set to rival Arsenal for his signature following Xavi’s decision to stay at the club next season. The Spanish outlet have reported that Xavi is a huge admirer of Zubimendi and would like Barca to sign him this summer, having identified defensive midfield as a problem position.

Martin Zubimendi is also being considered for transfer. However, the amount demanded by his club could considerably slow down Barcelona's ambitions.