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).

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 continue to be linked with Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi after a move for the midfielder broke down over the summer