The 23-year-old authoritative midfielder has caught the attention of Manchester United and their cross-town rivals Manchester City.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Martinez-c24468. The Basque midfielder’s performances have alerted European big wigs with a summer transfer away from San Mames touted.
Martinez has a 34 million Pounds minimum transfer fee release clause inserted in his ongoing contract but it is believed that Los Leones will be willing to settle for a fee in the region of 25 million Pounds.
In recent weeks, the 23-year-old has been self-critical of his price tag and admitted that he is not worth that much money.
“I do not think there's anyone who wants to pay so much for me.”
“I see it as too much money for me. I do not think I'm worth so much.”
However, interest from http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 is rife, with the deep pockets of the clubs vying for his signature.
Manchester United had the opportunity of taking a close look at Martinez during their UEFA Europa League Round-of-16 loss to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Athletic-Club-c38535.
The Estella-born footballer dominated the midfield from his withdrawn midfield role, effortlessly performing in his position as an anchorman.
Darren Fletcher’s persistent absences for the Red Devils have left them in search of a capable replacement, with Martinez definitely fitting the bill.
However, securing the services of the prized midfielder will not be an easy task as http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roberto-c31294 Mancini finds a permanent fix to his midfield blues.
The Italian tactician has used http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-Pizarro-c10581 in the position, but has yet to find an answer to his problems.
With petro dollars in his pocket, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Mancini-c23323 is looking to add the former Osasuna player to his ranks and has sent City’s scouts to monitor him several times.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 have joined the Manchester based clubs in the race to sign the prodigal midfielder as Kenny Dalglish looks to add another midfielder to the already over flowing dressing room.
The Merseyside club’s 2011 summer signings have failed to give a decent account of their abilities, leaving their ambitious manager to venture in the transfer market again.
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