Arsenal make enquiry about Javi Martínez

The summer transfer window is only a few months away,but that has not stopped sources from making speculations.

In under two months the 2014 summer transfer window will officially open, one name that is already linked to Arsenal is Javi Martínez.

According to The Telegraph Arsenal have made an enquiry to Bayern Munich in regards to the possible sale of Martínez. Having only joined Munich back in 2012 Martínez still has 3 more years left on his contract, this would indicate that any possible agreement between Arsenal and Munich could cost in the region of £25m,for a player of his versatility I do believe that price tag is worth it.

After reading the reports from Germany, the sale of Martínez from Munich to Arsenal could happen. There are indications that the player isn't happy. Guardiola this season has played Martínez in an unfavourable position. "I don’t have as much freedom on the field anymore,” he said. “I don’t get forward as often and my game is a little more static. The coach [Guardiola] believes that I can play in any of the central positions and I’ll play where I’m needed.l". Having not been able to play in his rightful position, one that allows him showcase his talent, may be enough for him to call it a day and look elsewhere, perhaps at a club that would play him in his preferred position, a club that would value having his quality in their team.

What does Martínez offer? Years of  quality experience from both La Liga as well as the Bundesliga:

Athletic Bilbao
UEFA Europa League Runner- up 2011-12

Copa del Rey Runner- up 2008-09  2011-12

Supercopa de Espana Runner-up 2009

Bayern Munich

Bundesliga 2012-13  2013-14

DFB-Pokal 2012-13

UEFA Champions League 2012-13

UEFA Super Cup 2013

FIFA Club World Cup 2013

 Let's not forget his experience at International level:

Spain

FIFA World Cup 2010

UEFA European Championship 2012

FIFA Confederation Cup Runner-up 2013

Spain U21

Spain U19

UEFA European under-19 Championship 2007

UEFA European under-21 Championship 2011

There is no doubt that the Arsenal midfield has a lot to offer, with players such as Ramsey,Cazorla  Özil and Wilshere all of which have what is it takes to torment any opposition, the potential addition of Martínez would be a complementary buy, bringing him into the team as a Defensive Midfielder would allow the partnership of Ramsey,Cazorla and Özil to flourish. With his years of experience from various levels I do believe he is player that we are or will be looking at, but that is one of the major problems with Arsenal we have a dreadful habit of time wasting when it comes to scouting players, as good as they may be, we tend to always be shy of closing a deal. Regardless of how beneficial a player may be to our team,in the past we have allowed bigger clubs to come along and beat us to the all important signature. It has happened with the likes of Mata and Hazard both of which went on to signing for London rivals  Chelsea FC. If we are serious about bringing home major titles to the Emirates, we must for once get these deals done and dusted, before we are left to play tug-of-war with the other clubs, when it comes down to that they unfortunately always win.

Del Bosque once compared Martínez to our legend Patrick Vieira calling him "a complete player"

If you are questioning whether or not Martínez is worth the buy, I must highlight to you that, in 2010 he was La Liga's breakthrough player of the Year, that surly illustrates that Martínez has something special to offer, past winners for this award were fellow Countrymen Carles Puyol, Iker Casillas and Sergio Ramos. will Martínez be wearing the red and white of Arsenal next season, I sure do hope so.