Liverpool have big advantage they can exploit in potential Martin Zubimendi move

There has been little to sate the thirst of Liverpool fans for genuine transfer news for much of the summer window.

That now looks set to potentially change following Paul Joyce’s confirmation that the Reds are keeping a close eye on Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi.

The Merseysiders, it would seem, have something of an advantage over their competitors in the Premier League, chiefly in the form of sporting director Richard Hughes. The Scot’s agent, Inaki Ibanez, is understood to be ‘well known’ to the Anfield decision-maker.