Liverpool rekindle their interest in signing Martin Zubimendi
Liverpool are planning to rekindle their interest in signing Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi next year, according to Give me sport.
It was widely reported that the Reds were interested in signing a new holding midfielder in the just-concluded summer transfer window and the Spaniard emerged as the top target. However, following the 25-year-old's decision to stay at La Real, they did not pursue any alternative targets.
Now, MSG He claims that although the Merseyside club failed to secure Zubimendi this summer, they have not given up hope of signing him. Arne Slot's side plan to keep a close eye on his performances this season before rekindling their interest next summer.
According to the report, Zubimendi was keen to move to Anfield but for fear of upsetting the hierarchy of his boyhood club, he opted to stay at the Reale Arena. They were unhappy with the way Liverpool tried to sign him just after Spain's Euro triumph, with the midfielder still part of the squad.
However, given that Zubimendi has a £51m release clause in his current contract, Real Sociedad may find themselves unable to retain him in the future.
Zubimendi to Liverpool
MSG says real Madrid They are also interested in him, but the Merseyside club are not afraid of the potential threat this deal poses to Los Blancos. In addition, Arsenal They were also considering signing Zubimendi this summer, but Liverpool are not worried about the north London club in this race as they have signed Mikel Merino and may no longer pursue the Spaniard.
The 25-year-old is a technically gifted player and is the perfect option to play in the holding midfield position in a possession-based system. Arne Slot likes to play a similar style of football, so Zubimendi would be an excellent acquisition for Liverpool if they were to acquire him.
However, it will be interesting to see if the Anfield club ultimately opt to revive their interest in signing him next year to bolster their midfield.
Meanwhile, after three consecutive victories in the Premier LeagueLiverpool will face Nottingham Forest in their next league game after the international break before the start of the season. Champions League campaign against AC Milan. Slot's team therefore has an intense series of matches ahead of them.
