Liverpool have been linked with a move for 25-year-old Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, who has a €60 million release clause.
According to The Athletic, Real Sociedad are expecting Martin Zubimendi to join Liverpool before the summer transfer window shuts down. The Spanish international has a release clause worth €60 million in his contract with La Real.
Meanwhile, reputed Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Liverpool are confident of winning the race to sign the UEFA Euro 2024 winner after zeroing in on him as their top target to bolster the midfield unit.
The 25-year-old has been a key performer for Real Sociedad in La Liga, and he has helped Spain win the Euro 2024 this summer. There is no doubt that he is one of the best central midfielders in La Liga, and he could prove to be a superb acquisition for Liverpool.
The Reds need a quality midfield controller like him after the departure of Thiago Alcantara. It remains to be seen whether Liverpool are prepared to pay his release clause. The player has a €60 million release clause in his contract.
Although the Spanish club will not want to lose a key player like him, they will be powerless to stop him from leaving if the release clause is triggered. The fact that Liverpool are confident of getting the deal done means that they have chosen to invest a sizeable chunk of money on the player.
Liverpool move would be ideal for Zubimendi
Zubimendi has proven himself in La Liga, and he will look to take the next step in his career and impress in the Premier League now. Liverpool are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and the opportunity to join them can be quite attractive for most players.
They could provide him with the platform to compete for major trophies in the upcoming campaign. Zubimendi is at the peak of his powers, and he will look to establish himself as an indispensable asset for the club. The reported €60 million valuation might seem steep right now. But the UEFA Euro 2024 winner has the potential to justify the investment in the near future.
It will be interesting to see if the two clubs can work out an agreement quickly. Liverpool will be hoping to challenge for major trophies this season, and they need to plug the weaknesses in their squad. They should look to bring in a quality central defender, a left-back, a goal scoring winger as well.
