Liverpool remain firmly in the hunt to sign Martin Zubimendi in 2025, although Fabrizio Romano also believes Arsenal are in the mix and the transfer expert has issued an extraordinary update on the midfielder’s move to the Bundesliga.

The Reds made a big push to sign the Euro 2024 winner over the summer, having both agreed to meet the €60m (£51.1m) exit clause, 64.7 million dollars) of the player and more than triple the player’s salary at Real Sociedad. Unfortunately for LiverpoolHowever, the midfielder decided to stay loyal to his hometown club and leave Arne Slot to look elsewhere for his first signing with the Reds.

It finally arrived at Liverpool in the form of Giorgi Mamardashvili, and although delayed by a calendar year, the first newcomer walked through the doors a few days later when Federico Chiesa joined Juventus.

But the failure to sign a midfield replacement leaves open the possibility that Liverpool could still go after him. Zubimendi and, although the player has insisted he has no regrets about turning down the Reds, speculation has grown in recent days that the Reds are ready to make another move.

Arsenal are also long-time admirers of the world-class midfielder and Romano has now provided an update on the possibility of a move to the Premier League in 2025.

“What I want to tell you today is that Liverpool are still monitoring Martin Zubimendi constantly,” Romano told his team. YouTube channel.

“It’s also true that there are two managers who are big fans of Zubimendi, apart from we know Liverpool and Arne Slot, which they already did last summer and they remain interested and continue to monitor the player Mikel Arteta also likes Zubimendi and also Xabi Alonso.

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What did Zubimendi say about Liverpool’s rejection?

The transfer expert then explained that Zubimendi could have joined Bayern Munich if the Bundesliga giants had struck a deal for the Bayer Leverkusen coach.

“I can tell you that in case Xabi Alonso became the coach of Bayern Munich – which they discussed in February and March – one of the signings he wanted at Bayern was Martin Zubimendi.

“So, remember Mikel Arteta and of Zubimendi.”

Romano also believes in the departure of sporting director Roberto Olabe in 2025, with the Spaniard has already been linked with the Arsenal role vacated by Educould also be decisive, with a summer trip in perspective.

“Now Real Sociedad loses a key element in director Roberto Olabe, so in 2025, probably the summer, the situation around Zubimendi could change.”

Zubimendi, himself, has publicly stated that he does not regret his decision to reject Liverpool despite a difficult start to the season for his team compared to the Merseysiders who are absolutely flying both at home and in Europe.

“My philosophy is to do what I feel at all times,” Zubimendi told the Basque media outlet. News from Gipuzkoa last month. “So far everything has gone well for me.

“It’s true that there was a lot of noise. I went through some uncomfortable times. The best thing for me was to stay here and I am happy and at peace. There is a lot of noise because of the press but in the end, everything is easier than all that.

Real Sociedad had started the new campaign in disastrous fashion, producing a record of two wins, three draws and four defeats in their nine matches in all competitions.

They have since regained the upper hand and beat Barcelona 1-0 in their last outing before the international break.

But when asked if Real Sociedad’s poor start made Zubimendi wish he had made the move, he replied: “Of course I don’t regret it, I can’t think that after four or five games from the start of the season I made my decision from within.

“I thought it was the best thing to do, the results don’t affect me. I see potential in this team, just watching us practice and I’m excited to have a good season.

Real Madrid plan January for Trent/Alexander Isak discusses Arsenal links

Liverpool, meanwhile, face a new battle to retain the services of Trent Alexander-Arnold as the Real Madrid board met to discuss a possible January move.

The Spanish giants are considering bringing forward Alexander-Arnold’s transfer – seen as a ‘sure thing’ for next summer – to the winter window – and will offer the Reds cash and a midfielder to entice them to release Alexander-Arnold earlyclaims a new report.

The Gunners, meanwhile, are likely to focus much of their energies in 2025 on signing a new centre-forward and one name that has been constantly linked in recent weeks is that of Newcastle frontman Alexander Isak.

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Zubimendi’s season for Sociedad so far