Former Valencia star Gaizka Mendieta says Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla would be ideal for Atletico Madrid.

Cazorla has been linked with Atletico this week.

"You saw yesterday (in Atletico's defeat to Celta Vigo) the need for someone to hold the ball and pass it," he said.

"When Arda Turan and Koke are not there, Cazorla will be a great addition. He knows La Liga perfectly, so it will work for him."