Liverpool & Fiorentina Linked With Athletic Bilbao’s Javi Martinez

Liverpool are reportedly tracking Athletic Bilbao midfielder Javi Martinez.

The Reds boss Rafa Benitez is keeping a close watch on the 19-year-old Spain U-21 playmaker, who is also said to be interesting Fiorentina.

Martinez’s form has been brilliant this season and scouts from the European powerhouse have reportedly watched him in action at San Mames.

Athletic had realised his potential when Martinez was signed for £4.2million from Osasuna second string and have not been disappointed at all as the Basque player did justice to the price having a fine first season in La Liga last term.

According to reports, Martinez’s exit clause has £17.1million fee.