Manchester United and Chelsea have made moves to sign Real Madrid sensation Joan Martinez, according to AS.
The Red Devils are keen to strengthen their defensive options this summer in the first team and have already beaten the Spanish giants to the signing of 18-year-old sensation Leny Yoro, while Chelsea have been on a recruitment drive over the past two years for him signed with the best young talents around the world.
Both clubs are looking to give the 15-time European champions a shot at targeting one of their best young talents, who has impressed Carlo Ancelotti in pre-season.
Martinez is a 16-year-old centre-back who has been compared to his idol Sergio Ramos and is highly regarded at the Bernabeu as a potential future star for the club.
The defender featured in the final pre-season game and was praised for his ‘impeccable’ late tackle on Alex Perez, and it’s the kind of action that has caught the attention of top Premier League clubs Manchester United and Chelsea.
However, club officials in Madrid are completely relaxed about his future as they are aware that the player wants to play for the Real Madrid first team and has no intention of leaving unless he is told he has no future at the club.
Antonio Rudiger, Eder Militao and David Alaba are the current first-team options in central defense with Jesus Vallejo providing support, but with Austria captain Alaba out injured for several months, there is a chance Martinez will earn some first-team minutes. if he continues to impress in the preseason. /Football Match Up/
