Zubimendi Snubs Liverpool’s €60M Offer for Sociedad Stay
Liverpool have faced a significant setback in their summer transfer plans, with Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi deciding to stay put in Spain.
Despite the Reds identifying Zubimendi as their top target for the defensive midfield position, the player has firmly informed Liverpool’s sporting director, Richard Hughes, that he will not be making a move to Merseyside this summer.
Zubimendi’s Decision to Stay: A Blow to Liverpool’s Plans
Liverpool’s interest in Zubimendi was no secret.
The club saw the 25-year-old as an upgrade on Wataru Endo, with manager Arne Slot being particularly impressed by Zubimendi’s performances for both Sociedad and the Spanish national team.
The midfielder’s €60 million (£51.3 million) release clause seemed a reasonable price for such a talent, and Liverpo...