Liverpool first gave top priority to improving the midfield by acquiring Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad.

But, after failing to acquire his service, they have now pivoted to bolster other areas of the squad and are now looking to sign a new goalkeeper as a potential long-term replacement for Alisson.The main aim is Valencia standout Giorgi Mamardashvili; AS (news graphic below) today revealed Liverpool are “willing to bet” to win his signature before next week’s deadline.

Los Che decided to establish a reasonable asking price of roughly £34m[€40m] for their largest asset since the 23-year-old has an £85.2m[€100m] release clause in his contract. Liverpool, on the other hand, refused to pay more than £29.9m[€30m] for him.

Early this morning, we discussed a story from Spain suggesting Valencia needs to sell to balance their accounts, but AS mention that Ruben Baraja’s side is in a secure financial state thus they don’t have to sell Mamardashvili this summer. Valencia hence did not want to reduce their valuation even a cent and have not been in any hurry to profit from the Georgian.

The most recent turn in the transfer story, nevertheless, has brought the deal near and Liverpool is now poised to at last sign Mamardashvili for a discount. Still, they are not going to have everything their ideal.

Ideally, the Reds wanted the young goaltender to go on loan to Bournemouth so he could have lots of Premier League experience before joining the Anfield team. As stated in their article, the La Liga star approved of a move to the Cherries.

 

But according to Sky Sports, Mamardashvili wishes to remain with Valencia and Liverpool are now almost ready to sign the Euro 2024 hero with a deal of £29.9 million.

According to the British media source, this season the player will probably fulfil his dream and play on loan for the Spanish team. Given that they would not instantly lose one of the team’s finest stars, the Mestalla outfit may also have decreased the asking price.

Hopefully Liverpool will at last negotiate a contract to hire Mamardashvili over the line.