Liverpool can sign Martin Zubimendi with one condition
Liverpool They have yet to make any new signings this summer, but have recently shown interest in acquiring Martín Zubimendi from Real Sociedad.
According to The AthleticReal hope the Reds will reach an agreement with the midfielder, but it remains unclear whether his £51.7m release clause will be met or a lower price will be negotiated.
Real Sociedad, however, are willing to let the 25-year-old go on one condition.
He must make clear his intention to leave for Liverpool, in which case Real Sociedad will not stand in his way, adds The Athletic, although the player has not yet notified the club of a decision on his future.
Should he sign for the Merseyside outfit, Zubimendi would become the first player since Xabi Alonso to leave Real Sociedad for Liverpool, as well as being Arne Slot's first signing as a player. Jurgen Kloppreplacement of
Liverpool need a defensive midfielder
Liverpool have let the likes of Giorginio Wijnaldum, Jordan Henderson, Fabinho and Thiago Alcantara leave the club in the recent past without signing a deep-lying midfielder.
Alexis Mac Allister has been playing in the number six position, although this has limited his creativity. The signing of a new defensive midfielder is a must for the Reds ahead of the new season.
Zubimendi would be a brilliant signing even if he were to pay the £52m release clause. The Spaniard would guarantee Liverpool a long-term solution to their midfield vacancy.
He has been part of the Real Sociedad first team for five years and has recently become a regular for Spain's senior national teams as well, even playing a part in their triumph at Euro 2024 in Germany this summer.
The player has He has been compared to Busquets Given his fantastic composure and ability to play the ball from deep areas, Liverpool should feel confident that they are signing a world-class player.
The decision on his future now rests solely in Zubimendi's hands and if he is interested in moving to Anfield he will need to submit an offer. transfer request to Real Sociedad. From there, a transfer could be finalized soon.
