Liverpool will prevent Real Madrid from snapping up a guaranteed starter despite recent and persistent reports stating a transfer is on the horizon, according to a report. Man Utd had just suffered an injury blow after Christian Eriksen was sidelined and a late-window move for a new midfielder was sanctioned. Both Sky Sports and The Independent confirmed Man Utd and Ten Hag wanted Gravenberch as their priority signing. Liverpool pushed for the Spaniard and indicated to Real Sociedad they were prepared to pay the player’s release clause. Had Zubimendi joined Liverpool, Gravenberch may again have been denied opportunities to shine.