Slot has spoken in great detail about how the No 6 role is so important to his Liverpool system and amid fresh claims the Reds could go back in for Arsenal target Zubimendi

Liverpool missed out on signing Martin Zubimendi last summer and Arne Slot has spoken about the failed move, with Arsenal are now eyeing the Real Sociedad midfielder

Arne Slot has revealed that Liverpool wanted to sign Martin Zubimendi due to his ability to play between the opposition’s pressing lines. The Reds seem set to miss out on a deal for the Real Sociedad midfielder.

The Reds are currently top of the standings on 47 points and have a game in hand over the Gunners (43). Read more at straitstimes.com.

Liverpool had agreed a deal with La Liga side Real Sociedad, however, Martin Zubimendi decided to stay at his boyhood club in the summer

Konate was desperate to return ahead of schedule with Liverpool ’s defenders struggling with injuries. The 25-year-old suffered his knee problem in the 2-0 win over Real Madrid in November but wanted to help out after learning that team-mate Joe Gomez had suffered a hamstring injury in December.

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.