Following a breakthrough marketing campaign with the FC Barcelona first-team setup, Gerard Martin appears to be attracting admirers from the Premier League.
Earlier this month, experiences emerged claiming that Wolverhampton Wanderers had proven an curiosity in signing the Spanish left-back – who’s at the moment on responsibility with the U-21 nationwide group on the UEFA U-21 European Championships.
Now, it seems that Wolves are set to face stiff competitors within the race to signal the 23-year-old from one other English outfit.
Bournemouth need Gerard Martin
Certainly, in response to SPORT, Bournemouth have now joined Wolves within the race for Gerard Martin, with the Barcelona participant’s profile becoming into the plans of supervisor Andoni Iraola.
Wolves are focusing on the Barça teen as a alternative for Rayan Ait-Nouri who just lately joined Manchester Metropolis.
Martin suits their standards, and the membership has already reached out to gauge the circumstances of a attainable deal. Relations between Wolves and Barça stay robust, and Jorge Mendes, who has a significant affect on the English membership, might facilitate negotiations.
As for Bournemouth, they’re poised to lose their left-back Milos Kerkez, who is ready to safe a transfer to Liverpool in a deal price over €40 million. They’re actively scanning the marketplace for a alternative, and Martin has made their shortlist.
Notably, Bournemouth accomplished a take care of Barcelona final summer season for Julian Araujo, paying €10 million for the Mexican full-back. The sale of Martin might command the next price.
Barcelona open to sale for €12 million
Certainly, Barcelona are open to gives beginning at €12 million – a determine that might permit the membership to reinvest in a alternative.
Actually, the La Liga champions are already looking for a alternative and the preferred choice is former La Masia ace Alejandro Grimaldo, who has a clause permitting him to return to Spain this summer season for an inexpensive price, though no choice has been made.
Nevertheless, Martin himself want to keep not less than yet another 12 months to combat for his place at Barça after incomes a distinguished function in Hansi Flick’s group.