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Rubbing salt in the wounds! Real Sociedad boss aims dig at Liverpool over failed Martin Zubimendi transfer pursuit

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The Reds were linked with a move for the Spain international all through the summer as they looked to trigger the<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/liverpool-exploring-martin-zubimendi-transfer-arne-slot-stiff-competition-from-man-utd/bltd2f7050e2b147d95" target="_blank"> midfielder's €60 million (£51.3m/65.5m) release clause</a> ahead of the start of the 2024-25 season. However, earlier this week reports emerged that the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/liverpool-massive-blow-real-sociedad-martin-zubimendi-final-decision-eur60m-transfer/blta9de8d0b30d97541#cs92f0f8c7e6d16931" target="_blank">player has rejected the Premier League giants' offer</a> and decided to stay at Anoeta Stadium.

WHAT HAPPENED?

With less than half a month left in the ongoing summer transfer window, Zubimendi's rejection came as a massive blow to the Merseyside club who are yet to make a new signing. On top of that, Alguacil has now rubbed salt in their wounds as he broke his silence on the Reds' transfer pursuit of their star player.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Speaking to reporters, the Spanish coach said, "We have to be proud of Zubimendi, he said no to Liverpool despite the big money they offered him. For me, Real Sociedad is the biggest club and I believe Zubimendi thought the same so he decided to reject Liverpool's bid."

WHAT IMANOL ALGUACIL SAID

It remains to be seen if Arne Slot will be able to identify and complete the signing of a pivot in the remaining days of the transfer window. They kicked off the new season on a high on Saturday as they <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/mohamed-salah-liverpool-sets-opening-day-premier-league-records-goal-assist-against-ipswich/blt5e6bfb138515ddaa" target="_blank">comfortably beat Ipswich Town 2-0</a>.

WHAT NEXT FOR LIVERPOOL?

Rubbing salt in the wounds! Real Sociedad boss aims dig at Liverpool over failed Martin Zubimendi transfer pursuit | Goal.com

Real Sociedad manager Imanol Alguacil aimed a dig at Liverpool after they failed to land Martin Zubimendi.