Leeds United may miss out on Arsenal goalkeeper Emi Martinez this summer after the Gunners shot stopper revealed that 10 clubs have enquired about his services.
Martinez was excellent in the absence of Arsenal number one Bernd Leno in the second half of last season, helping the club to FA Cup glory.
Having spent 10 years at the Emirates Stadium, Martinez has never been given a fair run in the side and, with Leno expected to return to his starting role, he has decided to consider a move elsewhere.
Speaking to The Sun, Martinez said: “I am in the sights of 10 teams in Europe. But I can’t say who those clubs are, because it’s nothing concrete.”
“I still do not have the clear situation with Arsenal, when I have it when I return I will make the best decision for my career.”
Leeds have been linked with the Gunners goalkeeper for some time now but Martinez has indicated that he would prefer a switch to La Liga.
Only time will tell but this Leeds United transfer rumour may not have the legs to go the distance – barring a football betting miracle.
Barcelona To Consider Bielsa After UCL Exit?
Tony Cascarino has claimed that Barcelona should make Marcelo Bielsa their new manager after the La Liga side crashed out of the Champions League on Friday night.
Having suffered an embarrassing 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich, Quique Setien’s position at Camp Nou is untenable and Barca are rumoured to be on the lookout for his replacement.
Bielsa has been linked with the Barcelona job in the past and his close relationship with fellow Argentinian Lionel Messi will do his status no harm whatsoever with the Camp Nou hierarchy.
Speaking on TalkSport, Cascarino stated: “If you said to me tomorrow, ‘who would I want to take?’ Sorry Leeds fans, but I would be after Bielsa every day of the week.
“I could see it working. He’s all about that Barcelona type of football, the way they play, that hunger, the emphasis on young players.
“Barcelona can attract the very best players in the world and, if they could do that, I’d want a manager of his ilk.”
Leeds Join Chase For 22-year-old Eberechi Eze
According to reports, Leeds United director of football Victor Orta has named Queens Park Rangers midfielder Eberechi Eze as a summer transfer target.
Eze has drawn interest after a superb 2019/20 Championship campaign, with the 22-year-old notching 14 goals and eight assists.
With rumours suggesting that Eze is already on England manager Gareth Southgate’s radar, a move to the Premier League could be on the cards.
*Credit for the main photo belongs to Kirsty Wigglesworth / AP Photo*
