What Fabrizio Romano is now hearing about January transfer Liverpool would love to complete

Martin Zubimendi seemingly came quite close to completing a move to Liverpool in the January transfer window.

Real Sociedad’s superbly carried out charm offensive, however, saw fit to unravel the hard work of Richard Hughes and his recruitment team with the player opting to stay put in San Sebastian.

Ultimately, few of a Red persuasion could claim that the Merseysiders haven’t ultimately benefitted from the No.4’s decision.

In the void, Ryan Gravenberch has flourished as Liverpool’s deepest-lying midfielder...