Blockbuster signings? Thames: Liverpool plan to sign Real Sociedad midfielder Zubimendi this summer

The latest news from Liverpool reporter Joyce of the United Kingdom media outlet The Times shows that Liverpool plan to bring in a 25-year-old Spain midfielder from Real SociedadZubimendi。

It is reported that Zubimendi's contract with Real Sociedad includes a £51 million release clause, and the Spain international midfielder is likely to be Slot's first signing in charge of Liverpool.

According to The Times, new Liverpool boss Slote wants the team to focus more on passing and the ability to carry the ball in midfield in the new season, and he has been hoping that Liverpool will sign a technical number 6. Slot's preference for Zubimendi in this position, and in the 2024 Euro 2024 final, Zubimendi played an important role in replacing Rodri, which also attracted the attention of many giants, including Arsenal and Liverpool in the Premier League. Since the opening of this year's summer window, Liverpool have so far made zero signings, and they want to sell Tyler Morton to make up the transfer fee for signing Zubimendi, Leipzig are interested in Tyler Morton, the player is worth 8 million euros, and Liverpool are priced at 20 million pounds.

Zubimendi is a Real Sociedad die-hard player who came through the Real Sociedad academy, so it will be difficult to persuade him to leave, and the £51 million release fee can be paid by many teams in the Premier League. Therefore, if Liverpool wants to sign Zubimendi, they must impress the player and persuade the player to switch to the Premier League to join Liverpool.

The 25-year-old Zubimendi, 1.81 meters tall, right-footed player, plays in midfield or midfield, has a contract with Real Sociedad until 2027, and the German is worth 50 million euros, with an annual salary of 3 million euros before tax. Zubimendi made 45 appearances for Real Sociedad in all competitions last season, starting 41 of them, contributing four goals and one assist. At Euro 2024, Zubimendi made four appearances for Spain, including one start, and played a total of 139 minutes.

Wisdom Opinion, good team planning, and high salaries can convince Zubimendi to join, and the current annual salary of 3 million euros before taxes is very low in terms of Zubimendi's status as a Spain international and the core of Real Sociedad's midfield.