The Reds came close to signing the Euro 2024 winner last summer when they were ready to activate the £51m release clause in his Sociedad contract. Zubimendi, however, turned down a move to Anfield in favour of staying with his boyhood club.

Liverpool are the favourites to claim the Premier League title this season but they still have concerns over the futures of out of contract stars Mo Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk

Liverpool have reportedly taken a big step towards signing a potential replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold with the right-back seemingly edging closer to a move to Real Madrid. According to Sky Sports, the club have entered talks to sign Joshua Kimmich from Bayern Munich.

Liverpool vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold has been the subject of intense speculation in the past few weeks with the 26-year-old, alongside Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah out of contract at the end of the current season.

Real Madrid have been warned any increased bid for Trent Alexander-Arnold will fall on deaf ears at Liverpool - leaving Los Blancos to target a Plan B.

Liverpool have entered talks with Joshua Kimmich to become a superstar replacement for the outgoing Trent Alexander-Arnold. Alexander-Arnold is nearing the end of his contract with the Reds and is widely expected to join Real Madrid on a free transfer.

The Reds have reportedly opened talks with the man they believe could replace Trent Alexander-Arnold. Alexander-Arnold, who is the current vice-captain at Anfield, is one of the three stars – alongside Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah – out of contract at Liverpool this summer.