Liverpool transfer news as Martin Zubimendi has reportedly decided he wants to leave Real Sociedad, while the Reds are said to have made contact for a young Ajax defender.

The summer saw Arsenal heavily linked with signing either a new striker or midfielder, with Mikel Merino added to the squad from Real Sociedad in a deal worth up to €37.5million (£31.2million).

Liverpool have been linked with several players ahead of the January transfer window as Arne Slot looks to strengthen his squad, having signed only one player l

Martin Zubimendi is fully expecting to be the subject of transfer rumours again ahead of the January transfer window after being linked again with Liverpool

Despite this setback, Liverpool’s interest has not waned. Persistent reports indicate that Zubimendi remains a player they are closely monitoring as they continue their squad evolution under Arne Slot. Manchester City and Arsenal have also entered the frame, suggesting a fierce battle could ensue if Zubimendi chooses to move.

According to a report, Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi has decided to leave the club and could do so in January, putting both Liverpool and Arsenal on high alert.New Liverpool Sporting Director Richard Hughes thought he had stuck a deal to bring the 25-year-old to Anfield in the summer,

Liverpool transfer target Martin Zubimendi's last-gasp change of heart looks to have turned out to be a blessing for Arne Slot and Ryan Gravenberch

Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch's sensational form has made the collapse of the Martin Zubimendi transfer look like a mild inconvenience rather than big setback

Ex-Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder Emmanuel Petit reckons Liverpool would be a good landing spot for Bayern Munich full-back Joshua Kimmich, who is out of contract in the summer

Real Madrid join Manchester City and Liverpool in the transfer race to sign Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi.