3 Reasons why Martin Zubimendi is a great target for Liverpool

There is a new name atop the reported Liverpool transfer list and he is a freshly crowned European champion with Spain. Martin Zubimendi is a player that has been making a name for himself at the club level with Real Sociedad in La Liga.

While there is no certainty that he will become a Red, Michael Edwards and his staff should do everything in their power to bring in this top-class defensive midfielder.

I'm going to walk you through three key reasons why he would make for an ideal signing for Liverpool this summer.

1. Plays a versatile version of defensive midfield

Zubimendi is a player that I have previously identified as a strong candidate for all the great work he has been doing in Spain.

One of those qualities he has is his ability to be calm on the ball and dictate the pace of play against even the best sides. He can ignite a counterattack with a pinpoint long-ball just as well as he can carry the all forward on his own and attack the opposition.

This kind of diversity on the ball from a No. 6 will fit perfectly in the system that Arne Slot is creating at Liverpool.

Zubimendi would thrive as a tone-setter and distributor in this Reds' side as it is currently constructed. Yet, he also does not neglect his defensive responsibilities as he can cover a lot of ground to various areas on the pitch.

He's one of the more well-rounded holding midfielders going right now in world football and this talent would be on full display at Anfield.