Guillem Balague Suggests Liverpool Will Not Return For Martin Zubimendi Even Though He Is 'Ready To Go'
Spanish football expert Guillem Balague believes that Martin Zubimendi is now ready to leave Real Sociedad amid Liverpool's interest last summer.
New Sporting Director Richard Hughes looked like he had agreed a deal with the 25-year-old, but the midfielder appeared to back out of the move at the last minute.
Whilst that left the Reds short in midfield, Ryan Gravenberch has stepped up to excel in an unfamiliar defensive midfield role under Arne Slot, a major reason why Liverpool have dominated both domestically and in Europe so far this season.
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Whilst Balague suggests that Zubimendi is 'a different level to Gravenberch', he doesn't think the Anfield hierarchy will try to sign him in the future after the rejection a few months back.
He also claims, however, that Spanish international Zubimendi could now be ready to depart the La Liga club, and the only possible destination for him remains the Premier League.
🚨 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢: I was told everything was done with Liverpool but Zubimendi decided personally not to leave. Now 3 months into the season he is ready to go. I don't think @LFC will go back, although he is a different level to Gravenberch. He can only go to the EPL, @GuillemBalague. pic.twitter.com/jjT7Xe583g
— LFC Transfer Room (@LFCTransferRoom) January 3, 2025
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It is certainly going to be one to watch in January, with Zubimendi also reported to be of interest to Manchester City, who are looking to feel the huge void left by the absence of Rodri.
Mature Liverpool Enthusiast. LFC Transfer Room contributor & writer since 2021.