Football Digest: Liverpool 'embarrassed' by transfer rejectionsLiverpool are said to be complicating Bayern Munich’s pursuit of Joao Palhinha due to the Reds’ interest in the Fulham midfielder. And Arsenal could pay the price as the German club may now turn their attention to Real Sociedad ace Martin Zubimendi, who has been linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium. According to BILD Sport head of football Christian Falk, Bayern have heard that Liverpool have a concrete interest in Palhinha. The Bundesliga champions don’t have the money to commit to many big transfers and are prioritising signing a new centre-back. Zubimendi is said to have a £51.5million release clause in his Real Sociedad contract and has plenty of admirers in La Liga and the Premier League.

Source: Express December 16, 2023 06:12 UTC