Jon Aramburu: Premier League Clubs Eye La Real’s Defensive Star
Real Sociedad’s rise over the past few seasons has thrown a few new names into the European spotlight. Jon Aramburu is the latest, and his surge has not gone unnoticed in England.
Liverpool and Manchester City are among a growing pack of Premier League clubs tracking the Venezuela international, with multiple sides ramping up their scouting through 2026 as his reputation in LaLiga has soared.
A defender first, with more to his game
At 24, Aramburu has carved out a reputation as one of LaLiga’s most reliable full-backs. He defends like it matters. One-on-one, he rarely panics, relishing isolation battles out wide and showing the timing and aggression top clubs demand from their full-backs.
He is not just a stopper, though. Aramburu has shown he can step forward with purpose, support attacks and deliver from advanced positions, adding a modern edge to his more traditional defensive instincts.
His versatility only sharpens the appeal. Naturally a right-back, the Venezuelan can switch across to the left when needed, giving coaches tactical flexibility and cover on both flanks — a trait that always attracts elite recruiters.
That blend has pushed him onto the shortlists of several Premier League clubs, whose scouts have been regulars at Real Sociedad games this year.
Man City and Liverpool circle
Manchester City are among those who have taken a closer look. As they weigh up their options for a new right-back, Aramburu has been one of the players assessed, with the club carrying out checks on his profile and performances.
City explored a range of possibilities in the summer, including Chelsea’s Malo Gusto and Tottenham Hotspur’s Timo Livramento. Aramburu was part of that same conversation, his name firmly on the radar as the champions studied the market.
His defensive reliability and ability to operate on either side of the back line fit neatly with City’s preference for adaptable, tactically intelligent defenders.
Liverpool have also run the rule over Aramburu. Sources indicate the feedback from their scouting reports has been overwhelmingly positive, with his defensive solidity and positional flexibility standing out to their recruitment team as key strengths in a league where full-backs are constantly stretched.
They are not alone. Tottenham, Newcastle United, Everton and Fulham all took a closer look at Aramburu during the summer window, as interest in his progress at La Real steadily intensified.
From Venezuela to LaLiga mainstay
What makes his rise more striking is the route he has taken. Aramburu came through Deportivo La Guaira before moving into Spanish football with Real Union and then Real Sociedad’s B team.
There was no fast track, no instant star billing. Yet he has forced his way through, step by step, to become an important figure in the first team at Anoeta, now firmly established as a key part of Imanol Alguacil’s squad.
That journey, combined with his current level, has made clubs take notice. He looks battle-tested, not manufactured.
The £50m question
Real Sociedad hold a strong hand. Aramburu is under contract until 2030, giving the Basque club security and leverage over his future.
But there is a clear route out for any heavyweight willing to commit. TEAMtalk understands that his deal includes a release clause of around £50 million, a figure that sets the starting point for any serious negotiations and gives Premier League suitors a precise idea of what it would take.
Manchester City have already completed their initial checks as they continue to weigh up right-back options. Liverpool, too, have assessed the player and received consistently strong reports.
With Tottenham, Newcastle, Everton and Fulham also having monitored him, the stage is set for genuine competition if any of those clubs decide to move from scouting to bidding.
For now, Aramburu remains focused on Real Sociedad and his growing status in LaLiga. The question is simple: how long can one of Spain’s most in-demand full-backs stay out of the Premier League’s grasp?
