The Reds came close to signing the Euro 2024 winner last summer when they were ready to activate the £51m release clause in his Sociedad contract. Zubimendi, however, turned down a move to Anfield in favour of staying with his boyhood club.

Real Madrid have been jumpstarted into action after a second thumping of the season at the hands of rivals Barcelona on Sunday night. It could see Liverpool face a fresh onslaught to bring in Trent

Real Madrid have reportedly given up hope of signing Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold in the winter transfer window.

Real Madrid, by all accounts, have made a decision on their January pursuit of Trent Alexander-Arnold, while speculation continues to surround the Liverpool icon.

Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold has agreed a deal to move to Real Madrid in the summer, with Los Blancos waiting for a further swoop

The Spanish giants have already enquired about signing the England international in January, a move that was immediately rebuffed by the Reds