Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is reportedly ready to move for Athletic Bilbao midfielder Javi Martinez at the end of the season.
The 23-year-old is widely regarded as one of the best young talents in Europe, and has been linked with a host of sides this season.
Bilbao will not entertain bids of less than £28m, however, according to caughtoffside.com, for a player who has appeared over 200 times for the Spanish club.
Martinez joined Bilbao from Osasuna in 2006.