Real Sociedad are confident keeping hold of Mikel Oyarzabal.

There were genuine concerns inside La Real they would lose the youngster to Manchester City this week.

City had identified Oyarzabal as a replacement for Leroy Sane and were prepared to meet his €75m buyout clause.

However, AS says La Real have learned City now expect Sane to resist an approach from Bayern Munich and stay this season.

As such, there's now a confidence they won't make a move for Oyarzabal this summer.