In Liverpool, where the role required of defensive midfielders has changed since Arne Slot took over as manager, Dutch midfielder Ryan Gravenberch has continued to exceed expectations at the bottom of midfield.
Japanese midfielder Wataru Endo has been unable to secure playing time as a result of this incitement. And the Dutch coach is keen to acquire a new defensive midfielder, and was close to acquiring Real Sociedad’s Spanish midfielder Martin Zubimendi during this summer’s transfer window.
The transfer drama surrounding the player ended when he decided to stay in Spain, although he was informed that he would pay a release clause and it was left to the player to decide.
However, David Lynch (English journalist) suggested that the move could be reignited.
“He still hasn’t signed that contract, so keep an eye on that one—come January, he could have a decisive moment knowing where Sociedad’s season is heading. Nobody from Liverpool has told me that bridges have been burned.”
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On the other hand, Slot is unlikely to change his mind in just six months, with reports circulating that the Real Sociedad midfielder has said he is moving on, and that Zubimendi remains loyal to La Real despite their poor results.
Liverpool are expected to move for a new midfielder this winter, but will they once again try to persuade their target this summer…?