Jamie Redknapp has urged Liverpool not to splash the cash on panic buys after missing out on Martin Zubimendi and believes it’s more important to secure the future of key players like Virgil van Dijk.
New boss Arne Slot is still waiting to land his first signing since replacing Jurgen Klopp with the high-profile pursuit of Spain midfielder Zubimendi ending with the 25-year-old choosing to stay at Real Sociedad.
It left Liverpool and Slot with a decision to make. The influence of a tempo-setting midfielder in the No6 role has long been seen with Rodri at Manchester City and Slot felt Zubimendi had all the attributes to be a key player in their title challenge.