Liverpool makes a big effort to sign Zubimendi, says Slot

The Reds spent weeks negotiating with Real Sociedad for a deal for Zubimendi before he ultimately decided to remain with his current club.

Slot said today: "I have said many times that our squad is really strong and it is not easy to find players who can improve the squad.

"Zubimendi is one of them, but he decided not to come.

"Now we have to continue with the ones we have. Endo has done well in the start-up, so we are in a good place.

"Richard (Hughes, sports director) is trying to strengthen the team. Zubimendi decided not to come here, even though we made a big effort."