Liverpool ‘exploring’ shock move for €60m La Liga midfielder as talks to begin between clubs

Liverpool have been linked with a number of midfielders this summer, but few saw them moving for Real Sociedad and Spain star Martin Zubimendi.

Formerly a target for Arsenal and Barcelona, their interest cooled under the understanding that he was not interested in a move away from the Reale Arena. Indeed both decided to look at his midfield partner Mikel Merino, who is out of contract next summer, and ready to make a move. The Gunners are currently in talks with La Real for Merino.

Now Fabrizio Romano is reporting that Liverpool are ‘exploring a move’ for Zubimendi. The 25-year-old has a €60m release clause, and a contract until 2027. Romano revealed that talks were expected to begin between Liverpool, the player and the club.

Liverpool are exploring move for Martin Zubimendi as new midfielder, as there’s €60m release clause into his contract.

Talks will follow between clubs and on player side. pic.twitter.com/4poac9d5rC

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 7, 2024

If Liverpool can convince Zubimendi to leave Donostia-San Sebastian, it would be more than value to activate his release clause, and something of a coup. So far the local midfielder has resisted outside temptations with no shortage of top clubs enquiring, but it would be a huge blow if Imanol Alguacil were to lose Zubimendi and Merino in the same window.

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