Real Madrid are reportedly interested in signing Real Sociedad midfielder Pablo Marin during this summer's transfer window.
The 21-year-old came through the youth system at La Real, progressing to first-team level in 2022, and he has represented the Basque outfit on 46 occasions, scoring once and providing five assists in the process.
This season, the Spaniard has made 29 appearances for Imanol Alguacil's side, scoring once and providing four assists, and he has a contract with his current team until the end of the 2028-29 campaign.
However, according to Fichajes, Marin is currently being tracked by Real Madrid, with the reigning European and Spanish champions said to be huge admirers of his talents.
The report claims that Los Blancos were impressed by his performance against them in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final at the end of February, before putting in a standout display in the return fixture at Bernabeu on Tuesday night.
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Real Madrid 'weighing up' summer move for Real Sociedad's Marin
Marin provided two assists as his Real Sociedad team drew 4-4 with Real Madrid in the second leg of their last-four clash, but Carlo Ancelotti's side managed to navigate their way to the final courtesy of a 5-4 aggregate success.
Real Madrid are expected to move for a new midfielder this summer, with Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi seemingly firmly on their radar, but Arsenal are seemingly at the head of the queue for his signature.
As a result, Ancelotti's side could instead target Zubimendi's teammate to boost their midfield, and Marin's age and profile is believed to have made him the ideal signing this summer in the eyes of senior figures at Bernabeu.
Marin has shown his versatility throughout the season by operating as a defensive midfielder, central midfielder and an attacking midfielder, meaning that he would be able to fit into a 4-3-3 or a 4-1-2-1-2 formation with Los Blancos.
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Will any midfielders leave Real Madrid this summer?
Real Madrid are well-stocked in the middle of midfield, and there is no chance of either Jude Bellingham or Federico Valverde leaving, with the duo viewed as untransferable by the club.
Luka Modric, though, is out of contract at the end of June, and it remains to be seen whether the 39-year-old will sign another extension despite again proving to be an important player for the club.
The futures of Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni are also under the microscope, and it would not be a surprise to see one of those leave, potentially for the Premier League, this summer.
Dani Ceballos' future had also been in doubt, but the Spaniard had become an important player for Ancelotti before his recent injury, and the 28-year-old seems likely to stay unless a large offer arrives during the upcoming market.
Matt Law
