Arsenal have stepped up their summer business by lodging a €10 million bid for Girona right-back Arnau Martinez, who still has two years left on his contract — www.naijnaira.com reports.
Footmercato revealed that the Gunners’ offer is split into €8 million upfront and €2 million in bonuses, though Girona are weighing their options carefully.
The Spanish side could hold out for his €14 million release clause, especially after already cashing in on Miguel Gutierrez earlier in the window.
Napoli have also expressed interest, with the Serie A side keeping him on their shortlist in case their pursuit of Juanlu Sanchez fails.
West Ham United are another club circling, keen to strengthen their defensive depth before the deadline.
Earlier links with Atletico Madrid and Barcelona cooled when Yan Couto established himself in Girona’s starting lineup two years ago.
Martinez, 22, came through Barcelona’s academy and initially trained as a central defender before excelling as an attack-minded full-back.
His tactical versatility allows him to drift into midfield, overlap in wide areas, and even support attacking phases in the box.
Though not the quickest defender, his adaptability makes him an appealing option for teams looking for flexibility.
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