Liverpool are interested in Spain and Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi.
The 25-year-old is thought to have a £51m release clause and is also among the midfield options being considered by Manchester United, while Arsenal are long-admirers.
Zubimendi shone in the Euro 2024 final against England when he replaced Rodri at half-time as Spain went on to win 2-1.
A move for Zubimendi would be the first significant business for Liverpool’s new sporting director Richard Hughes, who said last month July would be quiet due to ongoing international tournaments but August would see transfer activity reach “a crescendo”.
Liverpool are the only Premier League club yet to make a signing this summer with boss Arne Slot wanting a new No. 6 in midfield.
Zubimendi in action for Real Sociedad
The position has been in need of strengthening since the departure of Fabinho 12 months ago. Japan international Wataru Endo was brought in from Stuttgart late in the window last August for £16m after the club missed out on other targets but the now 31-year-old was only viewed as a short-term solution.
For a large proportion of last season Alexis Mac Allister was deployed in the number six position and last month Liverpool rejected a £12m bid from Marseille for Endo.
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The 2024 summer transfer window officially closes on August 30 at 11pm UK time in the Premier League and 11.30pm in Scotland.
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