Martin Zubimendi told he must ‘trigger own release clause’ to secure Liverpool transfer

Martin Zubimendi has been told he must trigger his own £51m release clause if he is to secure a move to Liverpool this summer as Real Sociedad ramp up the pressure on their midfielder.

Zubimendi has been identified by Arne Slot as the ideal addition for Liverpool, who are yet to make a signing so far this summer.

Zubimendi has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League in recent months and

Zubimendi – who has a release clause in his contract worth around £51m – has been picked out as an upgrade on Wataru Endo,

Over the weekend,, but the talented midfielder is yet to reach a verdict on a potential move to Anfield.

claimed Liverpool have set Wednesday as the deadline for Zubimendi to announce his decision , with their two problems being how to pay his clause and securing a positive decision from the player.

While Liverpool will pay his clause one way or another , it is noted that they would like to negotiate .

It is also claimed that Liverpool considers Zubimendi gave them his word , while his representatives are in favour of him not missing out on this opportunity.

While technical director Richard Hughes feels he has the yes from Zubimendi, the 25-year-old is concerned about  the impact his decision could cause at Real Sociedad given that weeks ago, before knowing about Liverpool s interest, he said that he was going to stay.

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that Sociedad are looking to prey on those doubts by forcing Zubimendi to trigger his own release clause .

The tactic has only served to increase the pressure on Zubimendi. Sociedad are now playing hardball with the Spain midfielder, the report adds.

Zubimendi has been continuing to mull over matters with Sociedad’s stance, while in accordance with the player’s contract, complicating matters, according to sources in his homeland . The report continues

Clearly, there are ways in which the depositing of the clause with La Liga can be managed, but the prospect of Zubimendi having to force his way out of the club places him under greater stress.

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