Liverpool were strongly linked with a move for Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi, yet a deal to sign the midfielder has now collapsed. The Spanish international emerged in recent days as a top target for the Reds, with Liverpool pushing hard to sign Zubimendi as Arne Slot’s first-ever signing as manager of the Merseyside giants. With Liverpool facing problems to sign Zubimendi, it’s no real surprise that the transfer ultimately fell through, with the Anfield side now back to square one when it comes to landing their first deal of the summer window. Yet Sociedad manager Imanol Alguacil seemin…