Liverpool are yet to make a new addition to their squad ahead of the 2024-25 Premier League campaign.
But things could change over the coming weeks as they are being linked with several quality players.
One of the top priorities of manager Arne Slot is to bring in a new midfielder and the Reds have set their sights on Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi.
The Merseyside giants are said to be willing to pay his £51.3 million release clause. But in a big twist, Noticias de Gipuzkoa are reporting Zubimendi has doubts about joining the English club.
Real Sociedad are very reluctant to lose their prized asset this summer but they will be powerless to stop the player from joining another club if they fork out his release clause.
Everything depends on Zubimendi and his having second thoughts about joining Liverpool is not good news for them.
The Reds want to sign a top-quality defensive midfielder with Wataru Endo facing an uncertain future at Anfield.
The 31-year-old arrived at the club last summer after they failed in their pursuits of Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia.
The Japanese footballer made 43 appearances across all competitions last term but there have been question marks over his future under Slot.
Zubimendi could be an excellent acquisition for Liverpool as he has proven himself with his performances in Spain.
Last season, the midfielder made 45 appearances across all competitions and played a pivotal role in helping his side finish sixth in La Liga.
He was also part of the Spain squad that won the 2024 European Championship.
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