There’s been a twist in Martin Zubimendi’s potential move to Anfield with Liverpool holding mistaken belief

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Martin Zubimendi has emerged as Liverpool’s top transfer target in recent days, with the Real Sociedad midfielder hotly linked with the Reds.

Liverpool have reportedly told Sociedad of their intention to chase Zubimendi, with the Spanish international having a £51m release clause that the Anfield side are likely to meet if they’re to bring the 25-year-old to Merseyside.

Having shone at Euro 2024 as Rodri’s understudy, Zubimendi has all the tools needed to become a top player at Liverpool under Arne Slot, with the no. 6 position one that needs a definitive standout figure in for the new season.

Yet a new twist in the saga could underpin Liverpool’s entire move for Zubimendi.

Zubimendi still weighing up leaving Sociedad for Liverpool

According to the Times, Zubimendi is still mulling over whether it is a good idea to leave his boyhood club this summer for Liverpool, with the midfielder spending his entire career at Sociedad having come through the club’s academy.

With Liverpool already leaving it late to move for Zubimendi, this update will throw another spanner in the works for the Reds in their bid to bring the Spanish international to Anfield this summer.

Indeed, Zubimendi has been a key part of Sociedad’s success in recent years that have seen some incredible peaks, namely the 2020 Copa del Rey triumph and last season’s run to the UEFA Champions League Round of 16.

Yet with Zubimendi now having doubts on leaving Sociedad, Liverpool could soon have to return to the drawing board on their plan to sign an established no. 6 for the new season, a process that could take up even more time.

Reds need to work their magic on convincing Zubimendi to join

Liverpool have sprung late to lure Zubimendi to the Premier League, and with a few weeks of the window left to go, the Reds need to be doing all they can to recruit the Spanish international.

A new midfielder is clearly needed this summer for Slot, with Zubimendi an ideal candidate to fill this role based on his form for club and country in the last 12 months.

Yet with Liverpool’s backs against the wall, the Merseyside giants need to starting working their magic behind the scenes to convince Zubimendi to make the move to England in the coming weeks.