The Reds decided against signing an alternative in the summer and it’s been suggested that they could go back in for Zubimendi in January or next summer.
It is claimed that they ‘will not make any future attempt to sign Zubimendi unless he makes it clear to them that he has changed his mind about leaving Real Sociedad’.
The report picked out ‘one indication’ could give that he’s altered his stance. They claim.
‘Sources have told 90min that though the Spain international is still admired at Anfield, the Merseyside club are unlikely to make a fresh approach until summer 2025 at the earliest.
‘Even then, Liverpool will not waste their time with another pursuit if they do not receive clear indication from Zubimendi that he would welcome an offer.
‘One indication of this could be regarding his contract situation. If Zubimendi does not pen a new deal with Real Sociedad, potentially with a higher release clause, then it could be a suggestion that he is more open-minded to an exit than previously thought.’
The report also reveals why there has been a ‘sense of vindication’ at Liverpool at the start of this season.
‘Though Liverpool came under intense scrutiny, particularly within their own fanbase, for their lack of summer transfer activity, they are happy with the business they were able to do, signing Federico Chiesa on a cut-price deal and agreeing to bring in Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia next year.
‘There has also been a slight sense of vindication with Slot’s side opening the season with three wins and three clean sheets, including a memorable thrashing of rivals Manchester United.
‘The club’s priority remains sorting the futures of their three out-of-contract stars in 2025, with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk all into the last 12 months of their deals.’
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