While 2024 has proven to be a year of many new modifications Liverpool To the delight of fans, with manager Jurgen Klopp having long since left his position, 2025 now looks set to be a very stable and successful time to be a fan of the Anfield giants.
After all, Arnie slot He replaced the much-loved German flawlessly, with just one Premier League One loss from 18 Premier League matches, which means Liverpool are at the top of the league.
But the former Feyenoord coach will not want to rest on his laurels knowing full well the many twists and turns football can throw at you, with plenty of January arrivals targeted to help his side achieve title success.
Liverpool is preparing to compete for the “elite” star.
A report from Spanish outlet AS indicates The table-topping Reds are set to vie for the services of Real Sociedad star Martin Zobimendi this month with several interested suitors allegedly eyeing the coveted Spaniard.
In fact, other sides eyeing the 25-year-old include Manchester City and Real Madrid, with Carlo Ancelotti's men potentially having an advantage in the race for Zobimendi as he would not have to leave for England.
But the report states that Zobimendi is 'seduced' Through the possibility of a move to Anfield, Liverpool are known to be long-time admirers of the San Sebastian-born gem, having previously been willing to meet. The Sociedad star's release clause is £52m Only for the move to collapse.
However, the much-talked-about move could be back on the table very soon if everything finally falls into place, with the 'elite' midfielder – As data analyst Ben Mattinson once described it – Maybe he took Ryan GravenberchThe concrete starting point of it.
What can Zobimendi offer for Liverpool?
Zobimendi hasn't had all that attention coming his way, with English football fans already aware of the form the 25-year-old is showing, based on his Euro 2024 final appearance for Spain.
From his 45 minutes on the pitch, he was a 5-foot-11 midfielder He won every duel He competed, besides missing only two of his 26 passes, as his country eventually dominated the Three Lions.
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Zobimendi's numbers in the Spanish League (24/25) |
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Statistics (* = per game) |
Zobemendi |
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Games played |
17 |
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Goals were scored |
1 |
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Helps |
1 |
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touches* |
67.9 |
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Accurate passes* |
45.4 (84%) |
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Objections* |
1.4 |
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Interventions* |
2.5 |
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recover the ball* |
4.4 |
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Total duels won* |
5.9 |
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Statistics by SofaScore |
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Zobimendi has already proven he can put up a good fight against the likes of Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham in that one encounter, and Zobimendi will keep his fingers crossed too as he can strut his stuff in the demanding Premier League if a move occurs, with his numbers in La Liga this season so far showing a player Good midfield.
The number of duels won on average this season in La Liga is better than Gravenberch's tally comes in at 5.3 lower It contrasts with Zobimendi's 5.9 – along with displaying the Dutchman's trademark composure on the ball with 45.4 accurate passes per game.
It is unlikely that Zobimendi's entry into the building will see Alexis McAllister gifted a starting place after an impressive display against West Ham United last time out. Seven duels and three key passes recorded, With Gravenberch then having to make way for the Spaniard to join the team as the deepest midfielder.
It may not be the most popular move, considering Grafenbrech has been equally consistent as the Argentine this season in midfield, but Zobimendi will not be bought for a fee of around £52m to warm the bench.
It remains to be seen whether the 25-year-old would want to leave his boyhood club to which he was so fiercely loyal, but if a deal can be agreed, Slott will have plenty of depth to fall back on centrally.
