Leeds United are interested in signing goalkeeper Emi Martinez this summer.
These are the words of the respectable journalist Phil Hay who confirmed the news during his last athletic questions and answers on Thursday afternoon.
After being questioned about possible plans for the summer, Hay said:
“If Casilla goes (which he could very well do), then they will have to think of another goalkeeper. One that was mentioned to me is Emiliano Martinez at Arsenal (although Leeds intend to sign Meslier permanently and there is every possibility that may end up as the first choice for the next season. Bielsa thinks he’s good enough). “
Martinez is 27 years old but is currently the guardian of the Gunners’ second choice behind the German Bernd Leno.
His latest loan spell was with Reading, where he caught his attention helping to ensure that the reals weren’t relegated to League One. During his time he made 18 appearances there, keeping five clean sheets.
An Argentine colleague may be fascinated by the prospect of working under Marcelo Bielsa.
Matt Dawson of GIVEMESPORT says …
No costs or terms were mentioned in Hay’s small fragment on the goalkeeper, but Transfermarkt currently estimates Arsenal’s cap for just £ 2.5 million.
It remains to be seen whether it would be enough to reward him with a permanent contract, but it would certainly be an interesting acquisition.
He could only play the second violin to the Gunners, but he is a great goalkeeper and showed the same during his time in the second row of last season.
Martinez has conceded only 23 times in 18 games, helping to ensure that a previously leaked defense has someone reliable among the sticks.
At the age of 27, you would expect him to have more games behind him than the 25 for the Arsenal first team, but in the past he has achieved brilliant reviews, particularly from Arsene Wenger.
However, it remains to be seen whether it is enough to convince Bielsa to choose him over Illan Meslier. The Frenchman has impressed since he was finally given a chance in January, showing a great degree of proficiency with the ball at his feet.
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