Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson is keen on Atletico Bilbao forward Fernando Llorente and is ready to make a big money offer to bring the Spanish international to Anfield. The giant 6ft 5in striker has been a consistent attacking force for the past three La Liga seasons and is now part of Vicente Del Bosque's all conquering World Cup winning side and could well be ready for a new challenge.

Could Javi be Emirates bound?

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Arsenal are reportedly interested in Atletico Bilbao's highly rated young midfielder Javi Martinez.

Could Javi be Emirates bound?

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Arsenal are reportedly interested in Atletico Bilbao's highly rated young midfielder Javi Martinez.

Stamford Bridge boss wants to sign Spanish wonderkid.

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Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti will make a bid of around £10m for Atletico Bilbao's highly rated midfielder Javi Martinez this summer.

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Eastlands boss lines up move for promising young Spanish international.

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Manchester City are weighing up a deal for Athletic Bilbao midfielder Javi Martinez.
The highly-rated 21-year-old has been linked with Liverpool over recent years but City scouts have monitored him closely in recent months and have been putting together an extensive file documenting his background, habits and personality.

Eastlands boss lines up move for promising young Spanish international.

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Manchester City are weighing up a deal for Athletic Bilbao midfielder Javi Martinez.
The highly-rated 21-year-old has been linked with Liverpool over recent years but City scouts have monitored him closely in recent months and have been putting together an extensive file documenting his background, habits and personality.

White Hart Lane boss looks to make Champions League level additions.

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Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is rumoured to be keen on signing young Spanish pair Diego Capel and Javi Martinez this summer.

Living as I do away for the heartlands of football, most of my consumption of the game is through television. And whilst the spread of football's popularity is such that today it is practically possible to watch any game that takes you fancy, it is still merely a shadow to the experience that is seeing a game with the fans who are there in the ground.

Atletico Bilbao pulled off a shock win over Real Madrid in this La Liga encounter.

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Atletico Bilbao 1-0 Real Madrid (Llorente)

1st Half Highlights

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If this game is half of the game the first leg was it will be a treat! The two teams will likely put on another attacking show but they will have to do so without many of their top stars.

Barcelona are missing their two goal hero from London, Ibrahimovich. Their two central defenders, Pique and Puyol, are out due to suspensions.

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Reports are doing the rounds today that Chelsea are heading the pack in the race to sign Atletico Bilbao star Javi Martinez.

The 21-year-old combative midfielder is widely expected to leave Los Leones this summer after four impressive years at the club during which he has attracted interest from all across Europe most notably from Barcelona, Real Madrid and Liverpool.

In the 20' minute Amorebeita was red carded by referee Muñiz Fernández as he handballed a shot by Gonzalo Higauin inside the Atletico Bilbao goal area. An extremely harsh decision. A very upset Joaquin Caparros, Bilabo's manager vociferously protested the decision and was sent off by Fernandez.

Real Madrid thrashed Atletico Bilbao to keep the heat on leaders Barcelona. Goals from Cristiano Ronaldo, Sergio Ramos, Karim Benzema, Gonzalo Higuain and Marcelo saw the Bernabeu side comfortably past the visitors.

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If Real Madrid have a semblance of hope, it lies in the hands of Javier Clemente, Real Valladolid's manager whose team meets Barca at Camp Nou today.

He was a coach of the legendary Atletico Bilbao teams of the 1980s that put Basque pride to the fore winning the Liga in 1983 and a double in 1984 adding the Copa Del Rey.

Spanish youngster interesting Old Trafford manager.

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Manchester United are apparently setting their sights on talented young midfielder Javi Martinez. Sir Alex Ferguson is looking to bring in new central midfield options and has earmarked a move for the promising Spanish Under 21 international who has been likened to a young Xabi Alonso.

Atletico Bilbao's Aitor Ocio demonstrates why your parents were right about paying attention in school. Images via Atletico Bilbao

Seriously, Kickettes. Can you believe the injustice in the world today?

The gentleman on the left in the blue shirt studied hard at school and got a job with Atletico Bilbao.

Nella prima giornata della Liga spagnola, risultati alterni per le due grandi, Barcellona e Real. I catalani, orfani di Zlatan Ibrahimovic, tornato a vivere la Serie A ma con la maglia del Milan e non del vecchio amore nerazzurro, inaugurano la propria stagione con un sontuoso tris calato in casa del Racing di Santander.

Good news, Barcelona fans... Lionel Messi is back training following his ankle injury.

Messi sustained his injury following a strong tackle by Atletico Madrid's Tomas Ujfalusi during Barcelona's 2-1 win last Sunday at Camp Nou.

On Monday, Barca confirmed that Messi's injury was not as bad as first thought, and the 23 year-old Argentine international made his way back to a bit of light training on Friday.

Lionel Messi did a wonderful peice of skill in yesterday game vs. Atletico Bilbao. what's interesting that he tries to keep his balance and continue playing and does not look for dive and easy...
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