Barcelona are reportedly considering a potential summer move for Athletic Bilbao midfielder Javi Martinez.
Coach Pep Guardiola has identified the 23-year-old as the ideal replacement for Seydou Keita, who is expected to leave the Nou Camp at the end of the season.
However, Bilbao are believed to want £33m for the Spanish international, who has a contract with the club until 2016, according to Mundo Deportivo.
Initial reports have claimed that Barca would not be able to afford such a figure.
Martinez has made over 150 league appearances for Bilbao since joining from Osasuna in 2006.
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Liam Apicella
Liam Apicella
