Barcelona’s Deco holds meeting with Martin Zubimendi’s agent

Martin Zubimendi still appears to be a target for Xavi and Barcelona despite the Real Sociedad star seemingly out of the club’s reach.

Deco has met with Zubimendi’s agent Inaki Ibanez once again to talk about a possible transfer and chatted for an hour and a half, according to Carlos Monfort from Jijantes.

The problem is that Zubimendi has a release clause of €60 million which makes it very difficult for Barcelona to sign him.

Barca could only be able to afford to bring him in if they make significant sales to raise funds and make some room on the wage bill.

Zubimendi has emerged as a target for Xavi ever since he arrived at Barcelona as coach, but the club seem no closer to being able to try and land the 25-year-old.

Indeed a move for free agent Guido Rodriguez looks the most likely option this summer for the Catalan giants.

Meanwhile, Arsenal are also thought to be keen on Zubimendi, although he has shown few signs of ever wanting to leave his boyhood club.