Liverpool Target Real Sociedad Right-Back Jon Aramburu with £50m Release Clause
Liverpool have expressed interest in signing Real Sociedad full-back Jon Aramburu, according to TEAMtalk. The 24-year-old Venezuelan has a £50m release clause, and the Reds face competition from Manchester City, Tottenham, Newcastle, Everton and Fulham.
- Player: Jon Aramburu
- Current club: Real Sociedad
- Position: Right-back
- Release clause: £50m
- Interested clubs: Liverpool, Manchester City, Tottenham, Newcastle, Everton, Fulham
- Contract: Four years remaining
Deal details
Liverpool are reportedly keeping tabs on Real Sociedad right-back Jon Aramburu, with TEAMtalk claiming the Merseyside club have joined several others in expressing interest. The 24-year-old Venezuelan has impressed with his defensive solidity and versatility.
Aramburu has four years left on his contract at the Reale Arena, and Real Sociedad have placed a £50m release clause on him. The report suggests that the Spanish club will demand a significant fee for the full-back, who has started all seven LaLiga games this season.
The Reds are not alone in their pursuit. Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, Everton and Fulham are also said to be monitoring the situation, setting up a potential bidding war for the defender.
Why Liverpool want Jon Aramburu
Liverpool's interest stems from their current lack of reliable options at right-back. Conor Bradley is still recovering from the serious injury he sustained last season, leaving Jeremie Frimpong as the only senior specialist right-back in Andoni Iraola's squad.
Frimpong has not been entirely convincing, prompting Iraola to explore personnel changes. In the 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest, the manager drafted Dominik Szoboszlai into the right-back role later in the game, while summer signing Ronald Araujo started at right-back against Fulham and in the 1-0 win over Bournemouth last Sunday. Frimpong was left on the bench for the entire duration against Bournemouth.
Iraola's teams are known for their intensity and combativeness, and Aramburu's profile aligns with those demands. His defensive solidity and versatility stand out as key strengths, and his statistics in LaLiga this season illustrate why Liverpool are vying for his signature.
The numbers
- 86.2% successful passes
- 7.7% successful crosses per 90 minutes
- 66.7% successful dribbles
- 53.4% ground duels won
- 63.4% aerial duels won (despite standing 5ft 9in)
- Started all seven LaLiga games for Real Sociedad this season
What was said
"Phenomenal"
Nathan Joyes' description of Aramburu as 'phenomenal' highlights the high regard in which the Venezuelan is held. The quote, while brief, underscores the defender's reputation as a rising talent in South American football.
For Liverpool, bringing in a player of such calibre would provide Iraola with his own version of Adam Smith — a reference likely to the Bournemouth defender known for his reliability and attacking output. Whether the Reds are willing to meet Sociedad's £50m valuation remains to be seen.
Injury and availability
Conor Bradley is still recovering from the serious injury he sustained last season. His absence has left Liverpool short at right-back, with Jeremie Frimpong the only senior specialist available. Frimpong was benched for the entire 1-0 win over Bournemouth, while Ronald Araujo and Dominik Szoboszlai have deputised in the position.
Analysis: A solution to Liverpool's right-back problem?
Jon Aramburu ticks every box for Liverpool's needs. At 24, he has four years left on his contract and has already shown he can handle the rigours of LaLiga, starting all seven games this season. His passing accuracy (86.2%) and dribbling success (66.7%) make him a valuable outlet in build-up, while his defensive numbers — 53.4% ground duels and 63.4% aerial duels won — demonstrate a physical edge despite his 5ft 9in frame.
For Andoni Iraola, the appeal is clear. His system demands full-backs who can contribute offensively and defensively with equal intensity. Jeremie Frimpong has struggled to convince, and the experiments with Dominik Szoboszlai and Ronald Araujo at right-back are short-term fixes. Aramburu would offer a long-term solution, capable of replicating the combativeness Iraola expects.
However, the £50m release clause is steep. Liverpool must weigh the cost against their other priorities, especially with competition from Manchester City, Tottenham, Newcastle, Everton and Fulham. If they hesitate, a rival could swoop. Aramburu's versatility — he can play as a traditional right-back or push higher — makes him an attractive proposition for any top club.
Talking points
- Is £50m too much for a right-back with only seven LaLiga starts this season, or is it a fair price for a 24-year-old with four years left on his contract?
- Should Liverpool prioritise a right-back over other positions, given Conor Bradley's return is on the horizon?
- Will Jeremie Frimpong's struggles cost him his long-term future at Anfield, or can he turn things around under Iraola's guidance?
- Can Liverpool beat Manchester City and Tottenham to Aramburu's signature, or will the lure of guaranteed minutes elsewhere sway him?
What happens next
Liverpool will continue to monitor Aramburu's performances at Real Sociedad, with the January transfer window approaching. The Reds must decide whether to trigger the £50m release clause or risk losing him to a rival. Real Sociedad's stance is clear: they will demand a significant fee for a player they value highly. The next few months will reveal whether Liverpool make a formal move or look elsewhere.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Jon Aramburu?
Jon Aramburu is a 24-year-old Venezuelan right-back who plays for Real Sociedad. He has started all seven LaLiga games this season and has a £50m release clause.
How much would Liverpool have to pay for Jon Aramburu?
Real Sociedad have placed a £50m release clause on Aramburu, and they will likely demand a significant fee for the defender.
Which other clubs are interested in Jon Aramburu?
According to TEAMtalk, Liverpool face competition from Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, Everton and Fulham.
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