Liverpool are reportedly among the big Premier League sides to have been offered Marco Verratti, in what could be a perfect alternative transfer to Martin Zubimendi.
The Reds have spent much of the transfer window looking for a holding-midfielder. Last season, a few of their midfielders operated in the position, but none seemed the most natural there.
Of late, new manager Arne Slot has been looking into a man that is Real Sociedad s Zubimendi.
But the Spaniard has only ever played at the club, and tempting him away has been tough for multiple sides, including Arsenal in January, and Liverpool have now found that out, after it was suggested he does not want to leave while they attempted to get him.
Instead, the Reds could sign the most-decorated player in…