The Reds came close to signing the Euro 2024 winner last summer when they were ready to activate the £51m release clause in his Sociedad contract. Zubimendi, however, turned down a move to Anfield in favour of staying with his boyhood club.

Liverpool are the favourites to claim the Premier League title this season but they still have concerns over the futures of out of contract stars Mo Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk

Liverpool vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold has been the subject of intense speculation in the past few weeks with the 26-year-old, alongside Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah out of contract at the end of the current season.

Real Madrid have been warned any increased bid for Trent Alexander-Arnold will fall on deaf ears at Liverpool - leaving Los Blancos to target a Plan B.

Real Madrid have completed an agreement with Trent Alexander-Arnold that will see the Liverpool right-back depart Anfield for the Bernabeu in the summer as a free agent while a significant January signing is planned.

The Spanish club continues to be linked with a move for the Liverpool defender after their approach in early January