Zubimendi claim, shock winger talk & cup date confirmed – Latest Liverpool FC News

Liverpool’s pursuit of Martin Zubimendi may not be over just yet, while another attacking signing almost came in last month, if one club president is to be believed!

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2T6RD42 November 11, 2023, Almeria, Spain: SEVILLE, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 11: Martin Zubimendi of Real Sociedad celebrate a goal during the La Liga EA Sports match between UD Almeria and Real Sociedad at Power Horse Stadium on November 11, 2023 in Almeria, Spain. (Credit Image: © Jose Luis Contreras/DAX via ZUMA Press Wire) EDITORIAL USAGE ONLY! Not for Commercial USAGE!

This Zubimendi rumour is going to last forever, isn’t it? Anyone else remember Simao?

According to journalist David Lynch, Liverpool haven’t ruled out the idea of returning for the Real Sociedad midfielder in the January transfer window.

Speaking to Anfield Agenda, he claims that the Reds “have a very narrow list of targets” in the No. 6 role, adding that he doesn’t think Liverpool would rule out going back for Zubimendi, even though he turned them down.

Virgil van Dijk famously joined Liverpool in January 2018 after a summer switch failed to materialise, and it would be fantastic to see the same happen with the Spaniard.

He’ll enjoy watching Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister from the substitutes’ bench!

Read more on potential Zubimeni revival here


Today’s Liverpool FC News

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - Sunday, September 1, 2024: Liverpool's head coach Arne Slot during the pre-match warm-up before the FA Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Liverpool FC at Old Trafford. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

  • Liverpool are claimed to have been “very close” to a move for Club Universidad winger Cesar Huerta last month. Did the Reds really need another wide man, though?
  • Former Reds midfielder Naby Keita is believed to be in talks with Istanbul Basaksehir over a move from Werder Bremen. His much-hyped move to Anfield feels like a lifetime ago now! (Ed Aarons, Guardian)
  • It has been confirmed that Liverpool will meet West Ham in the League Cup on Wednesday, September 25. For those of you in the UK, Sky Sports will show the Reds’ 8pm kickoff.
  • Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman has a theory on Ryan Gravenberch‘s upturn in fortunes, suggesting he found things “too easy” at one point, such was his natural ability

More from This Is Anfield

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - Sunday, September 1, 2024: Liverpool's Ryan Gravenberch during the FA Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Liverpool FC at Old Trafford. Liverpool won 3-0. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

  • OPINION: Gravenberch is exceeding early expectations as Liverpool’s key midfield cog, writes Joanna Durkan
  • 20 Liverpool players have been called up for international duty in September – read the list in full here. We can only hope they all come back fit!
  • Liverpool fans have been reacting to Federico Chiesa‘s passion for the club after his maiden visit to Anfield. He is so happy to be here
  • From Sterling to Woodburn: 22 former Liverpool players changed clubs this summer – it always makes for interesting reading

Elsewhere in the football world today

DOHA, QATAR - Thursday, November 24, 2022: Uruguay's Luis Suárez during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group H match between Uruguay and South Korea at the Education City Stadium. The game ended in a goal-less draw. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

  • Former Liverpool hero Luis Suarez has announced his retirement from international duty with Uruguay. His final appearance will be against Paraguay this weekend, following 69 goals in 142 caps
  • In wonderful news from BBC Sport, Man United have no plans to sack Erik ten Hag any time soon, despite Liverpool destroying his side. Let’s all go to town!
  • Speaking of United, Casemiro is said to be a target for Turkish clubs, who are still able to sign players currently. Liverpool may have finished him as a player! (The Boot Room)
  • In a touching interview with the i, ex-Liverpool striker Rhian Brewster says he feels he deserves “a bit of luck” after injury nightmares in his career. We hope he manages to reach his potential

Liverpool FC: On this day

Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier proudly holds the UEFA Cup (PA Images)

On this day in 1947, Gerard Houllier was born.

The Frenchman became Liverpool’s joint manager along with Roy Evans in the summer of 1998, before taking sole charge later that year.

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Houllier went on to enjoy six memorable years at Anfield, thrillingly winning a cup treble in 2000/01, as well as clinching League Cup glory in 2003.

Sadly, he passed away in December 2020 at the age of 73, but he will always be loved by Liverpool supporters.

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