Arsenal have set their sights on Athletic Bilbao’s Javi Martinez.
wearethenorthbank.com understands that Arsene Wenger’s first choice defensive midfield target is Spain U21 Captain, Javi Martinez.
Arsenal are after a holding player to provide solidity to the midfield – especially when playing away from home – with scouts watching Yann M’Vila closely this season; but with interest from other clubs increasing, they are now looking to Martinez.
Martinez, 23, has been moved to centre back this season by Bilbao coach Marcelo Bielsa, but Arsenal – having followed Martinez’s progress since he broke into Bilbao’s first team in 2006 – see ...
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