West Ham United are one of the clubs in the picture to sign Girona’s Arnau Martínez this summer. The right-back is a product of the La Liga club’s academy and had 1mpressed for them last season.
AS report the 22-year-old one of Girona’s ‘greatest assets’ and has attracted interest from the Premier League, including West Ham.
It’s claimed the Hammers have knocked on the defender’s door to ask about a potential move in this window.
The Spaniard’s contract expires in 2027, with a €14m release clause, and the report states this figure is affordable for the London club.
Graham Potter currently has Aaron Wan-Bissaka as the only recognised right-back in his squad, after the club released Vladimír Coufal. Martínez could be a good option to provide cover and competition to Wan-Bissaka.
West Ham have contacted Martínez, although it’s unclear whether they are willing to activate his clause or make an offer close to €14m.
Martínez has played 162 games for the Catalan club, of which 39 were from last season. AS state his exit would be painful for Girona sporting wise, but beneficial financially as he’s their academy graduate.