Liverpool transfer news as Martin Zubimendi may have had a change of heart on his future, while the Reds have reportedly been given the green light to sign a Trent Alexander-Arnold replacement.

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Zubimendi reportedly has a buyout clause in his contract worth £50million, and there were rumours that Sociedad wanted to offer the midfielder a new deal to remove the clause. However, Zubimendi remains on the same terms as he was in the summer, with no updates on a potential extension.

As the January transfer window approaches, speculation around Liverpool’s activity has started to build. Yet, based on recent comments from key figures and ongoing transfer links, it’s difficult to see this being anything other than a subdued window for the Reds.

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Analysis and InsightsWe didn’t really expect it to be any different did we. As the January transfer window approaches, speculation around Liverpool’s activity

David Ornstein of the Athletic claims Liverpool still want Martin Zubimendi. The Reds desperately tried to sign him in the summer, only for Zubimendi to reject them at the last mi