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title: "Tottenham: CBS journalist says Spurs could move for Martin Zubimendi"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-spurs-martin-zubimendi-transfer-very-possible-latest-transfer-rumours/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League News"
published: "2023-02-10T11:15:03Z"
modified: "2023-02-10T11:15:03Z"
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# Tottenham: CBS journalist says Spurs could move for Martin Zubimendi

**CBS journalist Ben Jacobs has suggested [Tottenham](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/) could make a move for Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi with his summer transfer ‘very possible’.**

### The Lowdown: Spurs eye new midfielder?

Over the January window, Spurs were linked with moves for new central midfielders, with one example being USA international [Weston McKennie.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/premier-league-spurs-weston-mckennie-latest-transfer-rumours/)

The former Schlake star eventually ended up joining Leeds United, leaving manager [Antonio Conte](https://www.footballfancast.com/tag/antonio-conte) without a new midfield signing last month.

Deals were instead completed for exciting right-wing-back Pedro Porro and winger Arnaut Danjuma, with the latter man joining on a temporary deal from Villarreal.

### The Latest: Jacobs hints at Zubimendi move…

Writing on his [CaughtOffside substack](https://caughtoffside.substack.com/p/exclusive-ben-jacobs-takeover-aubameyang), CBS reporter Jacobs has urged supporters to ‘keep an eye’ on Spurs when it comes to Zubimendi.

The 23-year-old’s transfer away from Sociedad is ‘very possible’, according to the journalist, with Jacobs suggesting that Tottenham are now in the frame and could make a move.

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### The Verdict: Get it done?

The Spain international has a [€60m (£53m) release clause](https://caughtoffside.substack.com/p/exclusive-ben-jacobs-takeover-aubameyang) in his Sociedad contract and, if Spurs decide to trigger it, they could end up getting a very promising player.

Sociedad boss Imanol Alguacil heavily favours Zubimendi with [only goalkeeper Alex Remiro](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/68/Show/Spain-Real-Sociedad) playing more La Liga minutes than the defensive midfielder.

Zubimendi is a key cog in their system and heavily reliable in front of the back four – ranking among their very best for tackles won, interceptions and blocks made per 90 [(WhoScored).](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/68/Show/Spain-Real-Sociedad)

Barcelona manager Xavi has also [lavished](https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/news-he-physical-faster-xavi-lavishes-praise-barcelona-linked-midfielder) the Spaniard as a ‘great player’ who is more ‘physical’ and ‘faster’ than Nou Camp legend Sergio Busquets.

Endorsements from such a legend point to Zubimendi potentially being a great investment on Spurs’ part with the only issue being their already-stacked midfield ranks.