Real Madrid willing to accelerate efforts to sign 26-year-old La Liga midfielder – report | OneFootball

Real Madrid see the midfield department as an area where reinforcements are needed in the summer transfer window.

Toni Kroos’ absence has been felt this season while Luka Modric’s time at the Santiago Bernabeu could come to an end in the coming weeks.

With Eduardo Camavinga underwhelming and also being bogged down by injuries, a new midfielder appears to be on the agenda.

As such, Martin Zubimendi of Real Sociedad has been identified as a key target, with incoming new manager Xabi Alonso also believed to be keen on the Spaniard’s signing.

Real Madrid ready to step up Zubimendi pursuit

Now, Fichajes reports that Real Madrid are prepared to accelerate negotiations in order to secure his signing before other European giants swoop him away.

The Real Sociedad midfielder has attracted interest of club president Florentino Perez, who views him as a key addition to strengthen the midfield.

Real Madrid ready to push for Zubimendi. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

The consistency, vision and maturity shown by the Spanish international in San Sebastian make him an ideal profile to reinforce the core of the Real Madrid team for the present and the future.

The report states that Los Blancos see him as the natural successor in the pivot role, a position that demands intelligence and tactical awareness.

As such, the Spanish capital giants are prepared to up their efforts to secure the 26-year-old’s signing before other clubs beat them to the punch, given that Arsenal are also hot on his trail.

Zubimendi’s release clause is not low, but the player’s willingness, combined with Real Madrid’s determination, could ease the process.

In any case, the operation will be handled discreetly until significant progress is made between all parties involved.

All indications suggest that Zubimendi is is set to take a leap in his career this summer, and Real Madrid appear ready to be the club to provide that definitive step forward.