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Liverpool ready to trigger Martin Zubimendi's €60m release clause - midfielder 'very attracted' by proposal as Real Sociedad wait on transfer decision

Per <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5684907/2024/08/07/martin-zubimendi-transfer-liverpool/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>, Liverpool are exploring a deal to sign Zubimendi from Real Sociedad this summer. The Reds are in the market for a new defensive midfielder, and the club have identified the Euro 2024 winner as a key potential target. He has a release clause of £52m ($66m) in his contract, but it would need to be paid in full to secure the player's signature, provided La Real are not willing to countenance a reduction. Moreover, <a href="https://x.com/MikRec/status/1821204149251498429" target="_blank">journalist Mikel Recalde</a> claims the Reds are 'very serious' about signing the 25-year-old, are willing to meet his release clause, and the player is very keen on a transfer.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Zubimendi has interest from a number of suitors; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/martin-zubimendi-arsenal-barcelona-real-sociedad-sergio-busquets-regen/bltdece1ce72e92dc46" target="_blank">Arsenal and Barcelona have been linked</a>, as have <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-open-youssouf-fofana-transfer-talks-monaco-midfielder-one-five-alternatives-to-psg-manuel-ugarte/blt13ab4a38572a1a81" target="_blank">Manchester United</a>. Although <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/arsenal-rejected-martin-zubimendi-mikel-arteta-summer-transfer/blt47fe0e36f06a30d2" target="_blank">interested parties have thus far failed to convince him</a> to leave San Sebastian, this new development could cause a domino effect for a possible Liverpool move.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Zubimendi was a part of <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/sexy-football-back-england-inspiration-spain-euro-2024-preparing-2026-world-cup/bltea9e19a341775f12" target="_blank">Spain's Euro 2024-winning squad</a>, playing in the last group game against Albania, and also coming on as a substitute in the final after Rodri's injury. Liverpool have been left light in midfield by <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/thiago-alcantara-hangs-up-his-boots-former-barcelona-and-bayern-star-to-retire-from-football-after-liverpool-exit/bltcca88865f731d08e" target="_blank">Thiago's retirement</a>, with Jordan Henderson and Fabinho having been sold in previous windows.

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Liverpool will hope to secure a deal for a new number six before the start of the Premier League season. They play Ipswich Town in their curtain-raiser on August 17 - six days after their final pre-season friendly at home to Sevilla.

WHAT NEXT?

Liverpool exploring £52m Martin Zubimendi transfer as Arne Slot seeks to fill 'priority' position - but Reds could face stiff competition from Man Utd | Goal.com

Liverpool are ready to trigger Martin Zubimendi&apos;s €60 million (£52m/$66m) release clause, with the Real Sociedad ace &apos;attracted&apos; by the move.

Liverpool ready to trigger Martin Zubimendi&apos;s €60m release clause - midfielder &apos;very attracted&apos; by proposal as Real Sociedad wait on transfer decision