Manchester City will make an immediate January move for Royal Society star Martin Zubimendi
Zubimendi was heavily linked with a summer move to City's Premier League rivals Liverpool before opting against the change at the last minute.
The Spanish international has changed his mind, to stay in San Sebastian, but the situation has since changed.
Liverpool are said to be open to a revival of their interest, but City are the new frontrunners, according to several sources.
According to an exclusive report from ESPNCity ownership will finance a major upgrade of the team in January, after posting record profits this year.
The poor shape of the city forced the need to change and Pep Guardiola it is Zubimendi's priority to lead the revolution at the Etihad Stadium.
Zubimendi still has a £52m release clause in his contract in the Basque Country, which City can easily afford as the club prepare to back Guardiola heavily to resume their title defense in 2025.
