**West Ham** have once again been linked with a move for Girona’s versatile right-back Arnau Martinez, according to a report from [CaughtOffside](https://www.caughtoffside.com/tags/premier-league/west-ham/).
Talks are said to be underway, with the Hammers reportedly weighing up whether to trigger the defender’s €15 million release clause.
However, it’s important to note that [Claret & Hugh](https://www.claretandhugh.info/category/news/) have received no confirmation from club sources that a deal is close—or even active. Given how sluggish the club’s pursuit of El Hadji Malick Diouf has been, it’s hard to believe a surprise move for a player on the opposite flank is suddenly imminent.
That said, Martinez is undeniably a huge talent. The 22-year-old former Barcelona academy graduate has drawn interest from Liverpool and a potential return to the Camp Nou. Last season, he showed his versatility in La Liga, featuring as a centre-back, wing-back on both flanks, and even as a winger.
CaughtOffside report that West Ham are “confident” of completing the deal—but we’ve heard nothing to support that at this stage.
For now, it’s possibly one to watch—though perhaps with a generous pinch of salt given the club’s current struggles in the market.