Romano confirms Liverpool ‘big fans’ plan to battle Arsenal for blockbuster deal before 2025

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

The Reds made a major move to sign the Euro 2024 winner this summer, agreeing to meet the player’s €60 million release clause and more than triple the player’s salary at Real Sociedad. Unfortunately for that LiverpoolHowever, the midfielder decided to remain loyal to his hometown club and let Arne Slot look elsewhere for his first Reds signing.

That eventually came to Liverpool in the form of Giorgi Mamardashvili, and although it was delayed a calendar year, the first new signing arrived just days later when Federico Chiesa joined from Juventus.

But the lack of an alternative in midfield has left open the possibility of what Liverpool could still opt for Zubimendi and despite the player insisting he has no regrets about turning down the Reds, speculation has increased in recent days that the Reds are ready for another attack.

Arsenal have also been long-time admirers of the world-class midfielder and now Romano has 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,” Romano told his club. YouTube channel.

“It is also true that there are two managers who are big fans of Zubimendi, except we know Liverpool and Arne Slot, which they already did last summer and they remain interested and keep an eye on the player. Mikel Arteta also appreciates Zubimendi and also Xabi Alonso.”

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The transfer expert went on to explain that Zubimendi could have moved to Bayern Munich if the Bundesliga giants had completed a deal for the Bayer Leverkusen coach.

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

“So remember Mikel Arteta and excellent work by Zubimendi.”

Romano also believes in the departure of sporting director Roberto Olabe in 2025 the Spaniard has already been linked with the role vacated by Edu at Arsenalcould also be decisive, with a summer move in prospect.

“Now Real Sociedad loses an important piece in the role of director Roberto Olabe, so in 2025, summer probably, the situation around Zubimendi could change.”

Zubimendi himself has stated that he has no regrets about his decision to reject Liverpool, despite his side having endured a tough start to the new season 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 outlet Noticias de Gipuzkoa last month. “So far I’m doing well.

“It is true that there was a lot of noise. I have experienced uncomfortable moments. The best thing for me was to stay here and I am happy and peaceful. There is a lot of noise from the press, but in the end everything is easier than that.”

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

However, they have since bounced back, beating Barcelona 1-0 in their final outing before the international break.

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

“I thought this was the best thing to do, the results don’t affect me. I see potential in this team, you just have to see us training and I am excited about a good season.”

Real Madrid make January plan for Trent / Alexander Isak talks to Arsenal links

Liverpool, meanwhile, face a fresh battle to retain the services of Trent Alexander-Arnold, amid claims that Real Madrid’s board have met to discuss a possible takeover in January.

The Spanish giants are planning to bring forward the move for Alexander-Arnold – seen as a ‘certain thing’ for next summer – to the winter window – and will offer the Reds money plus a midfielder to tempt them into an early release for Alexander-Arnolda new report claims.

Meanwhile, the Gunners are likely to focus much of their energy on signing a new striker in 2025 and one name that has been continually linked in recent weeks is Newcastle frontman Alexander Isak.

Now Isak, currently on international duty with Sweden, has addressed speculation suggesting he could look to leave St James’ Park amid links with north London.

And finally, sources have told us that both Liverpool and Arsenal are among the sides vying to add Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Hugo Larsson to their ranks in January.

Zubimendi’s season for Sociedad so far