Jon Aramburu: LaLiga's Standout Full-Back Captivating Premier League Clubs
Jon Aramburu is forcing his way onto Premier League shortlists – and some of England’s biggest clubs are now watching closely.
The Real Sociedad full-back has grown into one of LaLiga’s standout defenders in 2026, and his form has triggered a wave of interest from England, with Liverpool and Manchester City among the clubs tracking the Venezuela international.
Premier League scouts circle LaLiga’s rising full-back
At 24, Aramburu is not a converted winger or an attacking experiment. He is a defender first, and that is exactly what is drawing scouts back to San Sebastián. Clubs have been particularly impressed by his one‑v‑one work, his timing in the tackle and his composure when isolated out wide.
He offers more than just solidity. Aramburu can step forward and support attacks, and his ability to operate on both flanks has only sharpened the interest. Naturally a right-back, he can also switch to the left when needed, giving coaches the kind of tactical flexibility that recruitment teams crave.
Multiple Premier League sides have stepped up their scouting this year, with his performances for La Real pushing him firmly onto English radars. What began as background checks has become serious, structured monitoring.
Man City and Liverpool do their homework
Manchester City are among the clubs to have taken a detailed look. With the champions weighing up long-term options at right-back, Aramburu has been assessed alongside other targets.
During the summer, City explored moves for Chelsea’s Malo Gusto and Tottenham Hotspur’s Tino Livramento. Aramburu’s name sat in that same bracket of possibilities. His defensive reliability and capacity to play on either side of the back line have marked him out as a live option as City continue to scan the market.
Liverpool have also run checks. Reports fed back to Anfield have been described as hugely positive, with the club’s recruitment staff particularly drawn to his defensive discipline and positional versatility. As the Reds keep a close eye on the full-back market, Aramburu’s profile has risen quickly within their discussions.
They are not alone. Tottenham, Newcastle United, Everton and Fulham all monitored him over the summer window, adding to the growing competition for his signature.
From Venezuela to La Real mainstay
Aramburu’s ascent has not been the product of a fast-track through a European academy. His route has been more rugged.
He came through Deportivo La Guaira in Venezuela, moved on to Real Unión, and then fought his way up via Real Sociedad’s B team. That pathway makes his current status all the more striking: from the fringes to an important figure in a side that consistently competes in the top half of LaLiga.
At La Real, he is now viewed as a key part of the defensive structure, a full-back trusted in big games and big moments. That reliability is exactly what is resonating with Premier League scouts.
£50m clause sets the stakes
Aramburu is under contract with Real Sociedad until 2030, which gives the Basque club a strong hand in any negotiations. But there is a clear number attached to his future.
TEAMtalk understands that his deal includes a release clause of around £50 million. For interested clubs, that figure effectively sets the entry fee for any serious move.
Manchester City have already completed their initial checks as they weigh up how to reshape their options at right-back. Liverpool, too, have carried out their assessments and received encouraging feedback from their scouting network.
With Tottenham, Newcastle, Everton and Fulham also having taken a close look, the groundwork has been laid across the Premier League. All that is missing is a formal bid.
For now, Aramburu remains committed to Real Sociedad and focused on LaLiga. But with a defined price, a long contract and a growing reputation, the question is no longer whether England’s elite are watching him.
It is who will make the first move.
