The Reds’ interest comes amid speculation the club are still in need of a top player at the base of midfield following the departures of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho last summer.
Arsenal have long been fans of Zuvimendi and a number of news sources say the Gunners will lead the race to sign the 25-year-old Spaniard at the end of the season.Mikel Arteta is looking to further strengthen his midfield, with Zuvimendi named in place of Thomas Partey, who is expected to be sold this summer after an injury-hit season. But Arsenal will now face stiff competition as Football Transfer report that Liverpool are now ready to “pull out all the stops” to sign Zuvimendi.
The report claims the Reds would be willing to part with £51m to win the race to sign him. Liverpool’s need for a No.6 increased after Thiago Alcantara picked up an injury on his return from a 10-month layoff. The 32-year-old footballer was set to leave this summer when his contract expired. Alexis McAllister has also been placed in an unfamiliar midfield position alongside Wataru Endo, who turns 31 this month.Number 6Liverpool invested heavily in their first team last summer, forming a midfield quartet with the likes of Ryan Gravenberch, Dominic Szoboszlay, McAllister and Endo. While all the new signings have done well, Jurgen Klopp’s need for a natural back six is still clear and the United manager has deployed McAllister in the heart of midfield.
This is an unfamiliar role for the Argentina international.Meanwhile, Endo is starting to pick up speed in the Premier League, but the Japan international turns 31 this month and there are questions about his durability. Liverpool have now turned their attention to Zuvimendi, who has become one of the most technically gifted midfielders in the world.His signing will give Klopp a natural midfielder who will give McAlister the credentials to move into his preferred attacking midfield role.
