Arsenal have once again been linked with a potential replacement for want-away Cesc Fabregas, this time its Athletic Bilbao midfielder Javier ‘Javi’ Martinez, according to the Daily Star Sunday.
The 22-year-old Spanish midfielder, who bagged 4 goals and an assist in 35 La Liga appearances last season, is valued by the Basque club at around the £15 million mark and has been linked with Chelsea and Manchester United in the past.
Martinez, who recently signed a contract extension with the Los Leones until 2016, was a member of Spain’s World Cup winning squad last summer in South Africa and also captained the Under-21 side to glory during the recent European Championships in Denmark.
The 6’3’’ midfielder would make a good addition to the Arsenal squad because for someone so young, Martinez bags a wealth of experience under his belt. However, I don’t feel he is creative enough to replace Fabregas. Besides, his valuation (£15 million) would probably make Wenger’s head spin.
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He’s a DM player
Is a gud deal but arsen wenger can not pay that kind of money on a player that age.But let’s face it,is this player the kind of player we need right now?the answer is NO.
Arsene said he is targeting a defender and nt a mid-fielder..nasri will stay for one more year fab will stay and the team will be in good shape..lets not be angry with our manager but with the selfish board which doesnt provide the funds
Him + Muniain.
He will b a good signing but Wenger wil not go 4 him.
His value is 40 million € and Athletic Club don´t wanna sell, for £15 million u can have his photo.