Video: Martin Zubimendi spotted in training with Real Sociedad amid Liverpool transfer reports
Liverpool are interested signing Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad this summer
Liverpool are actively pursuing a transfer for Martin Zubimendi, but the Spanish midfielder was spotted training with Real Sociedad on Thursday.
Zubimendi is the focal point of Liverpool’s transfer efforts as the club aims to secure their first signing of the summer.
Reports emerged on Wednesday evening suggesting that Sociedad “expect” Zubimendi to agree to a move to Anfield, with Liverpool poised to trigger his €60 million (£51.5m) buyout clause.
Despite these developments, there has been little progress beyond Spanish media acknowledging that there is an expectation Zubimendi will seek the move, though he will need convincing to finalize the decision.
Zubimendi’s participation in Sociedad’s training session on Thursday adds another layer to the ongoing transfer saga.
While he is contracted to his boyhood club and the team is preparing for a friendly against Union Berlin on Friday, his presence at training indicates that a move to Merseyside may not be imminent.
Sociedad’s social media platforms posted clips of the training session on X and Instagram, showing Zubimendi smiling and actively participating.
Liverpool likely received some encouragement about a potential deal before briefing the media on Wednesday.
However, convincing Zubimendi to leave Sociedad has proven challenging for other clubs in the past.
The 25-year-old has previously turned down approaches from top clubs including Arsenal, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich, highlighting his strong connection to his boyhood club, which he joined at the age of 11.
Watch Martin Zubimendi training with his Real Sociedad teammates below:
✅ Todo preparado para jugar el último amistoso. pic.twitter.com/iBfGDJIaZT
— Real Sociedad Fútbol (@RealSociedad) August 8, 2024
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