According to reports, Liverpool target Martin Zubimendi reached an agreement to sign for a different Premier League club earlier this year.
are yet to make a signing this summer, but they are trying to tempt Zubimendi to leave Real Sociedad for the Premier League.
A new no.6 is a priority for Arne Slot this month and has emerged as their top target after he shone for Real Sociedad and Spain last season.
Premier League rivals Arsenal were initially believed to be Zubimendi s most likely next destination, but they are working on a deal to sign Mikel Merino as a cheaper alternative.
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A report from Football Transfers claims Arsenal previously targeted Zubimendi and even reached an agreement with the centre-midfielder earlier this year.
We understand that the London club had engaged in discussions with Zubimendi s representatives as early as March, reaching a verbal agreement.
During these discussions, Arsenal outlined a contract that Zubimendi agreed to, in terms of salary and contract length, and there was confidence that he would join.
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At the time, the Gunners were confident that they had laid the groundwork for a successful transfer to be completed but Zubimendi s ceased all communication.
Sources inform us that the club did not receive any follow-up from the player s agent, leaving them a frustrated Arsenal in the dark.
There has been no contact between the two parties since late March, while Arsenal were left frustrated. The Spain international is now in talks with Liverpool over a proposed move, with Arne Slot wanting to bring in a No.6.
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It remains to be seen whether Zubimendi will accept a move to Liverpool and they have given him an ultimatum,
On Sunday morning, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano revealed Liverpool remain in talks with Zubimendi to convince him to join the club .
