Man Utd ‘put up’ £51m for one of the ‘two best midfielders in the world’ after Arsenal back out

Man Utd have put up the money to trigger Martin Zubimendi s release clause at Real Sociedad this summer, according to reports.

The Red Devils have already brought in Netherlands international Joshua Zirkzee from Serie A side Bologna, while French centre-back Leny Yoro has joined from Lille.

are now looking to bring in another centre-back and a midfielder as their next priority targets with INEOS helping Erik ten Hag build a squad capable of improving on their eighth-placed finish last term.

Matthijs de Ligt, Jarrad Branthwaite are among the names linked as they chase a centre-back, .

However, there are now rumours that they are showing a strong interest in Euro 2024 winner Zubimendi, who has a €60m (£51m) release clause in his contract at Real Socie…