Barcelona have reportedly entered the race to signal Real
Sociedad defender Alvaro Odriozola, who can also be a goal for Zinedine Zidane's Real Madrid
It seems Spain after all these years now finally have their own answer to the long - range heroics of David Beckham in the form of novice Real
Sociedad defender Inigo Martinez, who has already netted two stunning long - range goals from the half way line this season against both Athletic Bilbao and Real Betis respectively.
The Spanish giants were chasing the Real
Sociedad defender in the summer but it was reported that their interest had cooled in recent months.
Further, it's added that Real
Sociedad defender Inigo Martinez is also a player he likes, and he's in agreement with coach Ernesto Valverde that either of the two would be a great signing in the New Year.
According to The Sun, it comes down to three defensive targets in Southampton's Virgil van Dijk who was valued at # 70m by the Saints this past summer, Jonny Evans who was handed a # 30m price - tag by West Bromwich Albion and Real
Sociedad defender Inigo Martinez, who has a # 29m release clause in his contract, all as per the report.
In addition to those two, it's added that Barca boss Valverde also wants to add Inigo Martinez to his squad this month, as the 26 - year - old Real
Sociedad defender would add quality and depth at the back too as he looks to find the right balance rather than splash all the cash he has on attack - minded players.
Not exact matches
Real
Sociedad are keeping him well - pressured, and he hasn't managed to pull off any of those runs where he slides past and around and through
defenders like a snake through long grass, but he's still exceptional.
This is good news for everybody except Real
Sociedad's
defenders, but particularly good news for SB Nation Soccer writers who bought tickets to see him a couple of months ago, only for him to do what he almost never does: pick up an injury.
Everton
defender Seamus Coleman has backed former boss David Moyes to bounce back following his dismissal by Real
Sociedad on Monday.
Real Madrid
defender Alvaro Arbeloa took advantage of Barcelona's loss to Real
Sociedad to pick up his feud with the Catalan club.
There will be just one of the regular first choice
defenders on the pitch when Real Madrid attempt to get the Primera Liga campaign back on track against Real
Sociedad today.
Then there's Real
Sociedad, who were struggling and signed just one player — Mexico international
defender Hector Moreno — and because they had to.
The 19 - year - old
defender sustained the injury during his side's 3 - 1 victory over Real
Sociedad on Sunday, reports Efe news agency.
On the sides positions are Carlos Martinez (Real
Sociedad) right and Jordi Alba (Barcelona) left, while central
defender positions held Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid) and Iñigo Martinez (Real
Sociedad).
Another
defender, Gerard Piqué, is doubtful for Wednesday because of a knock against Real
Sociedad.