Slot’s Silence: The Inquieting Lack of Signings Under Liverpool’s New Boss
Just over a month into Arne Slot’s tenure as Liverpool boss, the Reds are still waiting for his first signing. And it seems they’ve had a major snag – their top target, Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi, has rejected a switch to Anfield.
Zubimendi, who won Euro 2024 with Spain, was reportedly being tracked by Liverpool as their number one transfer target. The 25-year-old midfielder was valued at £60m, but Sociedad were unwilling to let him go cheap.
In a surprise revelation, Zubimendi’s manager at Real Sociedad, Imanol Alguacil, has revealed his midfielder thought Liverpool were no bigger than the La Liga outfit. The remark will no doubt raise eyebrows on the Premier League side’s intentions to become a top-tier club.
Slot will be under pressure to rectify this situation soon, especially considering the transfer window is closing in two weeks. With Liverpool’s failure to lure Zubimendi to Merseyside, the former Feyenoord boss now needs to put his money where his mouth is.
[Image: Martin Zubimendi turns down Liverpool transfer bid]
Slot took over from Jurgen Klopp in June, and the Reds’ dismal transfer window has fans nervously wondering if this marks the beginning of a downward slide.
One thing is for certain: fans are eagerly awaiting a change in fortunes, not only on the pitch but off it as well. Will Slot still sign a player before the deadline?
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