Chairman David Sullivan has confirmed exclusively to ClaretandHugh that Valencia wonder kid Toni Martinez is on his way to the club.
Despite denials last night on social media, David told us a few minutes ago: ” Yes, I can confirm he will sign in the next 7 days.
“There is a large fee if the player is success and a small one of he’s not. He’s one for the future. Hopefully he can be on the fringes of the first team within a year.”
Slaven Bilic poured cold water over social media reports from last night that the player wasn’t on the Hammers radar in his morning press conference ahead of the Crystal Palace match.
ClaretandHugh had reported last night that Spanish radio station – Radio Taronja – claimed we were on the the verge of signing the highly-rated youngster, who has notched over 100 goals for the Mestalla youth side over the last four seasons.
Martinez has starred in Valencia’s youth teams for the past few years, scoring over 100 goals in four seasons, but it is said he has grown tired over his lack of first-team opportunities. The contract is thought to include a sell on clause.
Great to sign young players and yet all the talk of spending on a big name 20 goal plus striker.My question is why? Surely we have enough in the youth ranks to bring through.When will this happen?
Season starts Saturday Matte,
Let’s hope our dreams stay bright
It will go through,
Valencia is run by a owner who has not lived up to his promises he made the fans,he has sold most of there best players,the fans are not turning up to watch the shops selling merchandise are closing,there new ground has sat barren for 4 years even though he said it will be ready by 2019,they are struggling to stay in the top flight,
This lad does not want to stay,they will take the money and run and hope we turn him into a top player so they get more money,
There are several other players they have that would also fit into our system and we should have a sniff in the summer,
They have a brilliant academy here the best in Spain just like ours was and it going back to now,they would make a great club to be partners with,
Nice read General, I hope the Davids will take your advice 😉