Liverpool ought to use Arsenal’s “aggressive” transfer move as cover for a $64 million “new Sergio Busquets.”

Arsenal is reportedly in talks to sign a player for Barcelona that Liverpool has previously been connected to. The transfer should be seized by the Reds.

Even if Stefan Bajčetić is returned from injury and Wataru Endō has had a fantastic season for Liverpool, buying a holding midfielder in the summer shouldn’t be out of the question.

It would be great to have another alternative in the middle of the pitch since Endō, who is 31 years old, will need to be taken care of over the next several seasons because he is so young. Next year, there will be so many games that there will be enough minutes for everyone.

In light of this, even if Arsenal has been heavily connected to a move, it might make sense to sign a player who has previously been linked to Liverpool. Real Sociedad, a La Liga team, has been one of Europe’s rising stars this season. Thanks in large part to Martín Zubimendi, the team has advanced to the round of 16 of the Champions League.

Football Transfers revealed in February that Liverpool might be preparing to compete with both Barcelona and Arsenal for his services at the end of the season. According to Sport, Barcelona is now worried that it may lose out because Arsenal has reportedly started talks with a “aggressive” transfer chase.

Barcelona views Zubimendi as a potential replacement for Sergio Busquets, and he has a $64 million (£51 million/€60 million) release clause. However, Liverpool ought to aim to maintain that pattern following the recent arrivals of Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister under release clauses.

In high-pressure situations, Zubimendi constantly maintains his composure and exhibits a high degree of decision-making. Playing direct passes into risky locations is one of his strongest game-related traits. The 25-year-old would contribute to attacks with balls into players like Mohamed Salah and Darwin Núñez while also helping to keep control in tough games.

Thiago Alcântara is leaving, and Zubimendi might take his place. Given that the accomplished Spaniard’s most recent injury suggests that he has reached the stage of his career where injuries will become a more common occurrence, it makes sense to let him go as a free agent.

That means that Zubimendi, who is approaching his peak, would make a wise choice if he joined the team that Arne Slot, the head coach, happens to oversee. Before the 2019–20 season, Liverpool needs to make sure it has enough quality in the centre of the pitch, and Zubimendi might be the perfect match.