Liverpool midfield target Martin Zubimendi has turned down a move to Anfield to stay at Real Sociedad.

It had been expected that the Spain international, who had a £51m release clause in his contract at the Anoeta Stadium, would leave the La Liga club this summer.

However, Sociedad were desperate to keep hold of Zubimendi and the 25-year-old has now opted to remain with the Basque club after being offered a new contract with higher wages.

It now remains to be seen if Liverpool, who remain the only Premier League club yet to make a transfer so far this summer, will move their focus on to other midfield targets.

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