Mourinho wants Real Madrid to make Javi Martinez priority signing

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho is making he signing of Athletic Bilbao midfielder Javi Martinez a summer priority.

Marca says Mourinho has made it clear to football chiefs that Martinez MUST be signed for next season.

The 24 year-old, who can play in midfield and defence, is greatly admired by Mourinho and he knows they must move quickly before Manchester City make their interest concrete.