Liverpool are nearing a significant addition to their squad as they target Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi for the 2024/25 season. The Spanish midfielder is reported to have decided to join the Premier League side, marking a key development in Liverpool’s summer transfer plans.
New manager Arne Slot is keen to bolster the midfield, especially in a defensive role. Zubimendi, a rising Spanish international, is seen as the ideal candidate for the number six position at Anfield.
Negotiations between Liverpool and Real Sociedad are ongoing as they work to agree on a transfer fee. If they cannot reach an agreement, Liverpool is ready to activate Zubimendi’s €60 million release clause and pay the full amount upfront.
According to Noticias de Gipuzkoa, Real Sociedad have resigned themselves to losing Zubimendi to Liverpool. The final decision rests with the player, who is now reportedly set to move to England, as confirmed by Relevo.
Zubimendi has spent his entire career at Real Sociedad, making 188 appearances for the club. Despite their reluctance to let him go, the midfielder seems eager to advance his career by joining the Premier League.
Zubimendi’s long-standing admiration for English football and his ambition to play in the Premier League are well-known. His addition to Liverpool would significantly strengthen Slot’s squad, providing a solid defensive presence and allowing creative players like Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai more freedom to operate further up the pitch.
