Wolves Eye Barcelona Star Gerard Martín – €20m and Player’s Approval Could Seal Summer Deal
Wolverhampton Wanderers are continuing to monitor the situation of promising Barcelona left-back Gerard Martín, as reports from Spain indicate the Premier League side could complete the signing for €20 million — provided they also win over the player himself.
Wolves Interest Grows Amid Injury Twist
Over the past week, Spanish media outlets such as Sport and AS have highlighted Wolves’ growing interest in the 23-year-old defender, with influential football agent Jorge Mendes playing a key role in brokering the potential deal. While Mendes does not directly represent Martín, his strong connections with both Wolves and Barcelona have helped open the door for early discussions between the two clubs.
Initially, it was understood that Barcelona were planning to wait until after the U21 European Championship to make a final decision on Martín’s future. However, a recent injury setback could now fast-track the process.
According to Friday’s edition of Sport, Martín has been forced to undergo emergency surgery after suffering a dislocation to the fifth metacarpal in his right hand — an injury that has ruled him out of the U21 Euros entirely. While unfortunate, this development may accelerate talks, as Barcelona now feel they can address his future sooner than originally planned.
Wolves Yet to Submit Formal Offer
Despite the mounting speculation, it’s been confirmed that Wolves have not yet submitted an official bid to Barcelona. However, interest from the Vítor Pereira-led side is described as very real, with the club reportedly prepared to act once all key pieces are aligned.
Sources close to the deal suggest that a transfer could be completed if two conditions are met:
- Wolves offer a transfer fee in the region of €20 million.
- The player is personally convinced to make the move to Molineux.
Sport reports that Wolves are confident they can tempt the young full-back by offering an improved salary package compared to what he currently earns at Barcelona. That aligns with earlier claims suggesting that money and first-team football could be major factors in luring the Spaniard to England.
A Strategic Move for Wolves
Should Wolves succeed in signing Martín, it would represent another step in their efforts to rejuvenate their squad with young, technically sound players — particularly in wide defensive roles. The club has been working to rebuild under Pereira and sees left-back as an area that requires reinforcement.
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