Liverpool are waiting for Martin Zubimendi to make a decision on his future, with the Reds hoping to make him the first signing of the Arne Slot era.
Slot will take part in his first competitive match as Liverpool manager when he faces Ipswich on Saturday, with the Dutchman replacing former manager Jurgen Klopp after nearly years in charge.
However, Liverpool come into the new season as the only Premier League team that has not bolstered its squad in the transfer market. Slot has said in the past that the club would only look to sign a player if he met the “best requirements”. bar” necessary to succeed at Liverpool.
Zubimendi is his main target, but The Times reports that the midfielder has yet to make up his mind on a possible move to Anfield. The 25-year-old is reportedly “thinking” about leaving Real Sociedad’s childhood club, having joined their academy at the age of 12.
The report says Liverpool “expect” him to make the decision to move to the Premier League, and that the Reds will pay the £51m release clause in his contract. Liverpool have been “led to believe” that Zubimendi is fit to leave Sociedad, but the player has not yet made a final decision.
Asked about the prospects of new signings after Sunday’s friendlies against Sevilla and Las Palmas, Slot admitted: “I’m positive, I’m confident. I think we recruit based on the length of the season.
“I think they paint behind the scenes. I am completely convinced and confident at the club that they will do the right thing for us and form the most productive team imaginable to compete in all the competitions we participate in. I accept as It is true and let’s see what happens.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk recommended the club sign new players. Speaking about the season opener against Ipswich, Van Dijk said: “I’m positive. I am confident.
“Obviously I think we deserve to make some signings depending on the length of the season, but I think they are behind the scenes and I am completely convinced, and I accept it as true with the club, that they will do whatever it takes for us and get the most productive team imaginable to be able to participate in all the competitions in which we participate. »
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