Liverpool have no guarantee of signing Martin Zubimendi in January
LiverpoolReal Madrid's midfield was crying out for the signing of another player in the summer. It seemed that Martín Zubimendi would arrive from Real Sociedad but in a new turn of events, he decided to reject the Reds to stay in San Sebastian.
The team's recent results have made the absence of a number six felt, with Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch holding down the role to good effect in a double pivot. However, the duo could find themselves overworked in the latter parts of the season when the schedule becomes busier than it is now.
It was previously reported that the club would try to sign Zubimendi in the winter, but Fabrizio Romano has revealed (via TEAMTalk) who has “no idea” whether there is any truth to the report, but insists that Liverpool see him as the “perfect” player for their midfield.
He transfer An informant said:
“I have no idea at the moment, it’s too early. Liverpool have not even made any comments on the matter yet, but what I am sure of is that Liverpool have not wanted to negotiate with any other number 6 this summer because they believe that the perfect player for that position is Martín Zubimendi.”
A winter transfer of Zubimendi is unlikely
Martin Zubimendi's rejection of Liverpool also had an emotional origin, as he has spent his entire career at Real Sociedad. In the past, he has even rejected signings from teams such as Barcelona and Bayern Munich.
Given that he has pledged his loyalty to La Real, it is unexpected that he would leave them short-handed mid-season to pursue a transfer that he could ideally have some time before.
Real Sociedad would not be open to selling him either, as he is arguably their best player and will have an even more important role in Imanol Alguacil's midfield after Mikel Merino's departure. Arsenal.
Zubimendi's contract extension is also a prospect that remains up in the air, in which case Liverpool could be forced to consider alternatives to the Spaniard despite considering him the 'perfect player'.
