Liverpool boss Arne Slot has lifted the lid on why he wanted to sign Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi in the summer. Zubimendi was a top target for the

Latest Arsenal transfer news and gossip as a potential boost emerges from Liverpool in the race to sign Martin Zubimendi

Arne Slot has offered some fascinating insight into what he wants from players in the holding midfield positions for Liverpool, with big praise for Ryan Gravenberch.

Arne Slot says that Diogo Jota will be out for “weeks rather than months” after the Liverpool attacker suffered another agonising injury setback. The Portugal international missed Saturday’s dramatic win at Brentford after complaining of discomfort in a muscle following the midweek draw with Nottingham Forest.

Liverpool are stacked in attacking areas, but Arne Slot is yet to stamp his personality on the team by bringing in his own transfers.

Arne Slot has Liverpool top of the Premier League and the Champions League tables but he has spotted something that needs to be improved - and Diogo Jota can be the man to fix it