Rejected: Liverpool were convinced they would sign Arsenal-bound star

Liverpool were reportedly sure they would sign Martin Zubimendi last summer, only for the Real Sociedad midfielder to turn them down as he now prepares to join Arsenal.

The Spain international is expected to complete a move from Sociedad to Arsenal ahead of next season, with the Daily Mail today breaking the story that a deal is more or less in place already.

It seems Liverpool were sure they were closing in on a deal for Zubimendi in the summer of 2024, but the player turned them down at the time, according to the Athletic.