Liverpool boost as report details ‘regrets’ of £51m target who ‘intends to land this winter’

Liverpool have been handed a boost in their bid to sign Martin Zubimendi, who rejected their advances in the summer, as a report details the Real Sociedad star s regrets .

The Reds had a quiet summer, landing Federico Chiesa from Juventus while also agreeing a deal in principle with Valencia to bring Giorgi Mamardashvili to Anfield in 2025.

Their top target was Zubimendi and Liverpool triggered his £51m release clause but then .

Sociedad manager Imanol Alguacil headed up a team that launched a charm offensive to and leave Liverpool disappointed.

Liverpool opted not to sign an alternative, much to the displeasure of the fans, but The Athletic s David Ornstein confirmed the club chiefs had their hearts set on Zubimendi and they weren t about to bring in…