Gerard Martin speaks out on links with West Ham, Bournemouth and Wolves

Barcelona full-back Gerard Martin has been linked with a string of Premier League clubs, but has talked down a possible move.

The 23-year-old only made his Barcelona debut in August last year and already has a La Liga and Copa del Rey win on his CV.

The Spain Under-21 international made 42 appearances across all competitions, with 28 coming in La Liga and eight in the Champions League.

How much Martin was involved over the last season was something of a surprise, but it has not been enough for Barcelona to be set on keeping him.

Football Espana report that the left-back could be available for as little as €12m (£10.2m) and that has alerted a number of potential suitors.

West Ham, Bournemouth and Wolves have all been linked with a move for the Spaniard, with the price tag no issue for Premier League clubs.

Martin is not talking up a move, though, saying he is only focussed on Barcelona after an encouraging first season in the first team.

‘I don’t know, these are things that come out,’ Martin told Jijantes of the transfer speculation.

‘I am happy with my season, and focused on Barcelona. I’m not thinking about anything else, I’m relaxed.’

Martin was in action for Spain Under-21s on Wednesday against Slovakia but has returned from international duty after suffering a fractured hand.

The three Premier League sides linked with Martin are all in need of a new left-back this summer.

Wolves have sold Rayan Ait-Nouri to Manchester City and will need to replace the Algeria international after selling him for £31.8m.

Bournemouth are yet to complete the sale of Milos Kerkez, but he is expected to make a move to Liverpool this summer in a £45m deal.

After 11 years at West Ham, Aaron Cresswell has left the club this summer, and while he was no longer a regular starter, the Hammers are looking for a replacement.