Major lunchtime transfer update could enrage Liverpool fans as £51m target falls by the wayside

For many Liverpool fans, the frustration of a hitherto inactive January transfer window has been compounded by a bombshell report which came to light on Tuesday lunchtime.

Last summer, the Reds had identified Martin Zubimendi as their primary target for Arne Slot and though they were on course to sign the Real Sociedad midfielder, only for him to turn down the opportunity to sign for the Merseyside giants.

Five months on, the 25-year-old appears bound for the Premier League after all…but Anfield won’t be his destination.