Our ECHO panel discuss what's next for Liverpool after Martin Zubimendi transfer blow
Liverpool's transfer plan to sign Martin Zubimendi as their new number six has been left in tatters after the midfielder turned down the club's advances on Monday. The Spaniard called Richard Hughes to tell him that he had decided to stay at Real Sociedad after previously leading the club to believe he was open to joining.
And that defensive midfield position remains the one area where the Reds can clearly improve. That might involve Wataru Endo departing, with it clear the Japan international, at least up until now, doesn't quite fit with the style Slot wants. A quality holding midfielder is a game-changer. Liverpool saw that when they signed Fabinho back in 2018, and have continued to witness it every year Man City has Rodri at its heart.
Joe Rimmer Liverpool have long been known for their cautious approach to the transfer market and despite the way some fans want to gorge themselves on signings during the summer months, I have always preferred to see the Reds pick the right players rather than waste money. Meanwhile, Wataru Endo shows the wisdom of bringing in a decent player who wouldn't have been a target at the start of the summer.
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