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Liverpool only signed Federico Chiesa during Arne Slot's first summer but the Reds did make a strong attempt to bring in Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad.

According to the Spanish outlet Cope, Zubimendi is still considering other options.

It claims that Real Madrid is also in for the 26-year-old and would be willing to pay his $65m (£51m/€60m) release clause.



Croatian legend Luka Modric will turn 40 later this year and while he is still a regular fixture for Real Madrid, Los Blancos do need a succession plan there.

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Martin Zubimendi of Real Sociedad

Zubimendi is a proven option that they are considering for the vacancy, with the report suggesting he is "increasingly close" to moving to the Bernabeu.

It is possible that Xabi Alonso could replace Carlo Ancelotti in the summer and that would further add to the appeal of Real Madrid for Zubimendi

He worked with the former Liverpool midfielder at Real Sociedad and the pair have a strong relationship.

But while Zubimendi would no doubt have been a good addition for Liverpool, not signing him hasn't proven particularly detrimental