British media outlet Teamtalk reports that Liverpool are actively pursuing a deal for defensive midfielder Zubimendi, while also looking to sign Benfica’s promising defender Antonio Silva.
Liverpool have yet to sign any players this summer. New manager Jurgen Klopp has begun his transfer market activities, and Zubimendi is likely to be Anfield’s first signing this summer. Liverpool are in talks with Real Sociedad, with the Spanish club hoping to receive a £52 million release clause. A potential problem is that Real Sociedad manager Imanol Alguacil has spoken to Zubimendi several times this week, hoping to convince him to stay, just as he chose to stay last summer over a move to Arsenal.
While pushing for Zubimendi’s transfer, Liverpool are also considering adding a centre-back. British media believe that Klopp lacks sufficient trust in current defender Ibrahima Konate, despite the defender making 37 appearances for Klopp’s team last season.
Klopp has been eyeing some top defenders, such as Benfica’s Antonio Silva and Wolfsburg’s Maxence Lacroix. Antonio Silva’s release clause at Benfica stands at £85 million, and the Portuguese club are unlikely to accept an offer below that price, as they have just lost João Neves and do not want to see another talented player depart. Silva played almost every game for the Portuguese runner-up last season.
In conclusion, British media point out that Liverpool are likely to sign a centre-back in the late stages of the transfer window, with Silva and Lacroix being the most likely targets.
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