Top clubs put pressure on! Bayern only outsiders for wonderkid Martinez | OneFootball

FC Bayern have another top international talent on their radar – but they are in danger of falling behind in the race for Samuel Martinez

The 17-year-old attacking player from Colombia is currently one of the most exciting young talents in South America. Martinez made a lasting impression at the U17 South American Championship in Paraguay and attracted the attention of numerous top clubs with his strong performances

The youngster was one of the most eye-catching players on the pitch, particularly in the final against Argentina, which Colombia won with a commanding 4-0 victory. Internally, he is even compared to Brazil icon Kaká due to his style of play and technique – an accolade that raises expectations even further

Bayern observes – competition acts

Martinez has also caught the attention of the team at Säbener Straße and , according to the German newspaper tz, those responsible are looking at the attacking player and examining the possibility of signing him

But this is precisely where the problem lies: while Bayern have only been keeping tabs so far, other top clubs are already much further along

According to information from Sky, Martinez is considered a concrete transfer target for the summer by clubs such as Manchester City, FC Barcelona, Tottenham Hotspur and FC Arsenal. Borussia Dortmund are also said to have put out feelers

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A decisive factor in the poker game is the talent’s contractual situation: Martinez has a release clause of around 800,000 euros – a sum that is easily affordable for top European clubs

This shifts the focus away from negotiations with his club Atlético Nacional to the question of which club can best convince the player and his environment

Bayern in danger of falling behind

This is precisely where other clubs appear to be ahead of the game at the moment. While several clubs are actively working on a preliminary contract, FC Bayern has not yet taken any concrete steps. This means that the Munich club is currently only an outsider in the race

If FC Bayern want to make a serious move for Samuel Martinez, they will have to take action soon, otherwise the top talent could go to international rivals