A report in Marca points to the challenges faced by Liverpool in signing Real Sociedad midfielder Subi Mendi, despite the fact that the British media had previously revealed Liverpool's intention to bring in the promising young midfielder by paying a release clause of €60 million. The news reflects the complexity and uncertainty of the modern soccer transfer market, where even big clubs can encounter difficulties when faced with a player of their choice.
Subbimendi's outstanding performance in the 23/24 season was undoubtedly the key to his emergence as a favorite in the transfer market. He made 45 appearances for Real Sociedad in all competitions, not only scoring 8 goals but also contributing 5 assists, showing his all-round ability as a midfielder. Such performances have naturally attracted the attention of many European giants, Liverpool being just one of them.
However, the success of a transfer deal often depends on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the player's personal wishes, the club's financial situation, the complexity of the transfer terms, and the stance and attitude of both parties to the negotiation. In this case, the difficulty of the deal mentioned by Marca may stem from the importance Real Sociedad attaches to Subbimendi, and they may not be willing to let go of the core player easily, especially at this crucial time when the team is about to start the new season.
In addition, the competition in the transfer market is also a factor that cannot be ignored. If other clubs have also shown interest in Subbimendi and are willing to make more attractive offers or conditions, then Liverpool's transfer plans could face a greater challenge.
