Wolves plot summer swoop for Barcelona ace Gerard Martin
Wolverhampton Wanderers are eyeing a summer move for Barcelona’s rising left-back Gerard Martin, as they prepare for life after Rayan Ait-Nouri. According to Spanish journalist Matteo Moretto, Wolves have expressed keen interest in 23-year-old Gerard Martin. The Barcelona defender has emerged as a top target for the Black Country outfit, with Ait-Nouri close to sealing a big-money switch to Manchester City ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup. Who is Gerard Martin? Martin has enjoyed a meteoric rise at Barcelona after joining the Catalan giants in July 2023. Hailing from the city itself, the young Spaniard developed through the ranks at EF Performance, Sant Gabriel, and UE Cornella before catching Barça’s eye. He made his senior breakthrough in the 2024/25 campaign, racking up nearly 50 appearances and contributing one goal and six assists. His performances have turned heads across Europe, with Wolves now firmly in the race for his signature. Wolves’ Rebuild in Full Swing Wolves boss Vitor Pereira is already planning a reshuffle, with the left-back position a priority. Martin, with his attacking flair and technical pedigree, fits the profile of a long-term replacement for Ait-Nouri. The club is also targeting Leicester City’s Bilal El Khannouss to fill the [...]
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