Liverpool interested in Martin Zubimendi

Liverpool are interested in signing Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad in the summer transfer window, according to Fabrizio Romano. The well-known and well-respected journalist has claimed that Premier League club Liverpool are planning to hold talks with La Liga outfit Sociedad as well as with defensive midfielder Zubimendi.

Romano wrote on X: “ 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.”

Zubimendi has been on the books of Sociedad since 2011 and has established himself in the first team after coming through the Spanish club’s youth system. The 25-year-old Spain international defensive midfielder scored four goals and gave one assist in 29 starts and two substitute appearances in La Liga and played eight times in the UEFA Champions League for Sociedad last season. Sociedad finished sixth in the La Liga table in the 2023-24 campaign.