According to reliable Times journalist Paul Joyce on X (formerly Twitter) this afternoon, the search for a No.6 is ongoing.
The Merseyside club is shifting focus from ‘destroyer’ profiles to a ‘controller’, which aligns better with Arne Slot’s revised system.
Joyce also mentions in his Times report that Arne Slot is considering making the Spaniard his first major signing of the transfer window. The Dutch coach believes the 25-year-old could enhance control in midfield and fit a possession-based style. If a move for the player proceeds, Wataru Endo may be transferred, as he no longer suits the current requirements.
The report reveals that Zubimendi’s existing release clause is £51m.
