Liverpool identify Real Sociedad midfielder as transfer target

England's Luke Shaw, Spain's Martin Zubimendi, and England's Declan Rice battle for the ball during the Euro 2024 final at the Olympiastadion, Berlin. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire.

Liverpool have identified Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi as their first major signing of the summer.

It is understood the Euro 2024 winner with Spain, who has a reported release clause of £51million, is viewed as a viable option to fill the defensive midfield role.