Carragher warns Liverpool over Zubimendi ‘optics’ after four transfer snubs

Jamie Carragher has warned Liverpool over the optics of failing to sign Martin Zubimendi as the Real Sociedad star became the fourth midfielder to reject their advances in recent seasons.

Zubimendi looked destined for Anfield as both Liverpool and Sociedad expected the deal to be done with the Reds ready to trigger his £51m release clause.

But the Spain international – who had previously turned down both Arsenal and Barcelona – again decided to stay at his boyhood club after they put pressure on him to stay.

after Zubimendi has intimated that he was willing to make the move, and it means Liverpool are still yet to make a signing under new manager Arne Slot.

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