Liverpool considering Manchester United transfer target in surprise development

August 7, 2024Ligue 1

Liverpool are reportedly considering a transfer move for Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, who has also been linked with Manchester United.

The Spain international has impressed in La Liga and looks like he could be a fine option for a number of top clubs in the Premier League and elsewhere in Europe to consider.

According to Paul Joyce of the Times, Liverpool are now showing an interest in Zubimendi, though for the moment it remains to be seen how advanced their interest is, while one imagines Man Utd will continue to provide competition for his signature after being linked with him by Football Insider.

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Zubimendi looks a good fit for Liverpool, who are yet to make a new signing for their first-team under new manager Arne Slot.

It could be argued, however, that it’s a bit of a surprise to see Slot’s potential first signing for the Reds being in midfield after so much work was done on that position last summer.

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With Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai and Wataru Endo all moving to Anfield last summer as Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, James Milner and Naby Keita all left, it’s not entirely clear where Zubimendi would fit in.