Bretos has stated that there has been no concrete offer for Mikel, explaining that any conversation is ended by the player's desire to be at Real. He added that if Mikel wanted to be available for transfer, many clubs around the world would want him.

Marca reported that a significant offer was made for Mikel Oyarzabal, but the player declined to discuss a potential transfer. The same report stated that Jokin Aperribay did not directly name the player but implied it was Oyarzabal when he discussed a player who would not consider a large offer.

Romano explained that Mikel Oyarzabal's contract has a release clause of €75 million, which is the price to sign him, and that for the player, a transfer will only happen if the €75 million clause is met. Oyarzabal's feeling is similar to that of Nico Williams, who had opportunities with Barcelona, Arsenal, Chelsea and Bayern over several years but always wanted to stay at Athletic Club. Oyarzabal is very focused on Real Sociedad's project and is very happy at the club.

Mikel Oyarzabal's spectacular performances for Spain at the World Cup, where he scored four goals, have led to fears among many at Real Sociedad. The concern is that a club might consider paying the 29-year-old Spanish centre-forward's release clause, or a near amount, and making him a very tempting offer in both sporting and economic terms this summer. There is trust that Oyarzabal's attachment to the club will cause him to resist such an offer and continue leading the project. It is noted that Oyarzabal is currently more valued outside the Real Sociedad fanbase than ever before, following his World Cup performances and the high praise he has received nationally and globally. It is also mentioned that there are concerns Oyarzabal's father could receive an offer that many footballers would accept, but that his son probably would not. Oyarzabal has been with the club since January 2016 and has a contract until 2028. His current market value is €25.00m, according to Transfermarkt. The forward has a total of 55 caps and 27 goals for Spain and has recently been linked with clubs including FC Barcelona and Fenerbahçe.