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Reports from Stadion Galgenwaard confirm that FC Utrecht are taking keen interest in signing Johan Martensson, who currently plays for Swedish club, Gothenburg Athletics & Sports Association. The Utrecht management is seeking the 22-year-old midfielder to
replace their possibly outgoing http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Dries-Mertens-c11679.
The promising youngster is a product of Ulvakers IF’s youth academy and started his professional career with GAIS in the 2008/09 season. The 22-year-old has scored a lone goal in 25 appearances so far.
The outfit from Utrecht have certainly strengthened their midfield with the acquisition of technically gifted Japanese midfielder, Yoshiaki Takagi.
However, the Utreg management has also reportedly been in search of a physically strong midfielder to complement the Japanese’s silk with steel. The outfit from Utrecht see Martensson as a perfect addition to their ranks.
Furthermore, PSV Eindhoven’s interest in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/PSV-c40281 for of the duo. However, the
PSV management has reportedly tabled yet another bid of 13 million Euros to make a twin signature.
Reports suggest that the Utreg management has found the offer acceptable and a deal is likely to materialize in the coming days. The club are expected to make an official transfer announcement of Wednesday, June 30.
With departures of Mertens and Strootman looking imminent, Martensson is more than likely to be pursuing his career in the Dutch top flight the coming season.
However, the Swedish U-21 International’s arrival at Stadion Galgenwaard would not be enough and the Utreg would certainly have to lure a defensive midfielder as well in the ongoing summer transfer market.
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