Interest from two Premier League heavyweights is a meaningful market signal, even at this early stage. Both clubs regularly assess defenders who can add depth, competition and tactical options, but monitoring a player remains several steps short of formal negotiations.
For Real Sociedad, the attention could increase Aramburu’s profile ahead of the next transfer window. It may also strengthen the club’s position if either English side decides to turn background scouting into direct contact.
At Liverpool, Aramburu’s case would likely be judged against defensive depth and the competition for wide roles. The club’s interest would need to develop beyond observation before it becomes a clear squad-building priority.
Manchester City would offer a different test. Any potential addition would be assessed against the demands of possession-heavy football, defensive positioning and flexibility across the back line. Those requirements make tactical fit as important as reputation.
Neither club has been linked with a confirmed offer, and there is no indication that Aramburu has chosen between them. The current story is about shared interest, not a transfer race.
The key development will be whether either Liverpool or Manchester City makes concrete contact with Real Sociedad. A formal approach, reported valuation or clearer indication of the player’s preference would move the story forward.
Until then, Aramburu remains a name under observation rather than a near-certain Premier League signing. The next transfer window should reveal whether this monitoring becomes an active pursuit-or fades as both clubs refine their defensive priorities.