Arne Slot, a possession football manager, is looking for creative midfielders and sees Spanish midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad as an ideal target.
Talks between Liverpool and the 25-year-old midfielder have been taking place for several weeks, while Sociedad are also trying to persuade him to stay.
German Sky Sport Germany’s Florian Plettenberg updated the information, revealing that negotiations are still ongoing, but also that negotiations between the clubs have not yet started.
“Understand that Real Sociedad have been officially informed that Liverpool is very interested in Martín Zubimendi.
“That’s why there are concrete and ongoing talks between Liverpool, the player, and his management. With the permission of Real Sociedad.”
“No club to club talks at this stage.”
“The 25 y/o midfielder has not yet informed his club that he wants to leave.”
🚨🔴 🆕 Understand that Real Sociedad have been officially informed that Liverpool is very interested in Martín #Zubimendi ✔️
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) August 10, 2024
That's why there are concrete and ongoing talks between #LFC, the player, and his management. With the permission of Real Sociedad.
No club to club… pic.twitter.com/1a1a3LL9Jl
Liverpool have also shown a willingness to invoke release clauses if a player decides to move on, and a decision is awaited on whether he will leave the club where he also spent time at the academy, or pledge his loyalty to his current club.