Liverpool manager Arne Slot has spoken about how his side were unsucessful in their pursuit of Martin Zubimendi earlier this week.
The former Feyenoord boss is keen to bolster his midfield ranks this summer and, along with sporting director Richard Hughes, had identified the Real Sociedad playmaker as the ideal acquisition.
Liverpool were open to activating the £51million release clause to sign the Spain international before it became clear that he intended on remaining with his boyhood side. It is unclear whether the Reds will pursue a direct alternative to Zubimendi at this stage, though Slot has insisted that work is going on behind the scenes to bolster his ranks.
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