ILLARRAMENDI CLOSES IN ON SOCIEDAD MOVE
Real Madrid midfielder Asier Illarramendi has arrived in San Sebastian ahead of his transfer to Real Sociedad, according to Spanish news agency EFE.
The Spaniard, who was left out of Real Madrid’s match-day squad for their 0-0 draw at Sporting Gijon at the weekend, has been linked with several Premier League sides in recent days but he looks set to return to his former club Real Sociedad instead.
The 25-year-old landed at San Sebastian Airport early on Wednesday morning, and he is scheduled to undergo a medical and sign a contract with Real Sociedad later today (Wednesday).
Neither Real Madrid nor Real Sociedad have officially announced the deal, but EFE reports that the agreement is finalised, with the possibility of the player being presented later today.
It was reported on Tuesday that Illarramendi will initially join Real Sociedad on a season-long loan deal, while the Basque club will be obliged to sign him permanently for a fee of around ?17m in June.