A number of Italian and English clubs are have been in contacts with the entourage of Manchester United linked defender Aaron Martin.

The left-back’s future at Espanyol has come under the scanner recently after it emerged that he has been on the radar of a number of clubs in Europe ahead of the January window swinging open, which it does in less than a month.




Manchester United, who are expected to sign a left-back in January, are believed to be keeping tabs on the Spain Under-21 international and even Manchester City are understood to be interested.

Napoli are also believed to be closely following the defender, but according to Italian outlet Calciomercato.it, more Premier League, Serie A and La Liga clubs are in the chase for the 20-year-old.
 


It has been claimed that a number of clubs across Europe have been in contact with his representatives as the January transfer window approaches.  

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Martin is also understood to be prepared to leave Espanyol in the winter window and he has a release clause worth €30m in his contract, which expires in 2022.

A product of the Espanyol academy, the Spaniard has established himself as one of the first names on the teamsheet and has 46 senior appearances for the club to his name.

The defender also has four caps to his name for Spain Under-21s.