Liverpool is eagerly waiting to see if they can move forward with the signing of Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi. The 25-year-old Spanish international has caught the eye of the Reds, with new head coach Arne Slot looking to strengthen the team’s defensive midfield options. However, Real Sociedad is determined to keep hold of their prized asset and has informed Zubimendi that he must activate his £52 million release clause if he wants to leave the club.
This new development has put pressure on Zubimendi to make a decision about his future. While Liverpool has not set a deadline for the player, they are keen to resolve the situation quickly with less than three weeks remaining until the transfer window closes on August 30. Despite reports suggesting that Real Sociedad is not optimistic about convincing Zubimendi to stay, the midfielder now faces a tough choice between triggering his release clause or negotiating a deal with the club.
In other transfer news, Red Bull Salzburg is still interested in Liverpool’s Bobby Clark, but their latest offer of £8 million falls short of the Reds’ £10 million asking price. Clark, who was signed from Newcastle United for £1.5 million three years ago, remains a target for the Austrian club. Additionally, Leicester City and Southampton have shown interest in loaning Ben Doak, while there is a possibility of a permanent departure for the young player. Stefan Bajcetic could also be loaned out after struggling to get playing time during pre-season.
Several other Liverpool players, including Tyler Morton, Sepp van den Berg, Owen Beck, Kaide Gordon, and Nat Phillips, are also linked with moves away from the club before the transfer deadline. Whether these moves will be permanent or temporary remains to be seen, but it is clear that Liverpool is looking to make some adjustments to their squad in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for more updates as the transfer window progresses.
