‘World-class’ player regrets rejecting £51m Liverpool transfer and is determined to join Reds in 2025.

Liverpool had a relatively quiet summer transfer window under new manager Arne Slot, with minimal activity in terms of new arrivals. The club’s only major signing was Federico Chiesa from Juventus, though they have also secured a future deal with Valencia for goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, who will join in 2025.

The main storyline of the summer revolved around Martin Zubimendi’s decision to stay at Real Sociedad instead of moving to Liverpool, despite the Reds’ readiness to activate his £51 million release clause. This was a significant setback for Slot.

However, a month after the transfer saga ended, it appears Zubimendi is reconsidering his choice. Reports from Estadio Deportivo suggest that the Spanish midfielder is now regretting his decision to stay at Sociedad, as the club has struggled with just four points from six games and sits 16th in La Liga. New signings have underperformed, and Zubimendi is reportedly keen for Liverpool to make another attempt to sign him in January.

Zubimendi has been praised as a top-tier talent, with Arsenal’s Kieran Tierney among those who recognize his quality. Despite his contract running until 2027, his potential desire for a Premier League move could open the door for Liverpool in the coming months.

Liverpool has a history of patiently pursuing their primary targets, as seen with Virgil van Dijk in 2017, and with Zubimendi now expressing interest, there’s a chance they could finally secure the Spaniard after the January transfer window.