Leeds keen to get Martinez as Casilla heads for the exit

MARCELO BIELSA is monitoring developments with Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.

The Leeds United manager is an admirer of his fellow Argentinian who has interest from up to 10 clubs.

Arsenal are willing to listen to offers for the 27-yearold (right) and Bielsa is in the market with Leeds willing to offload Kiko Casilla.

Illan Meslier, who was back-up to Casilla at Leeds last season, has made his loan deal into a permanent one and while he has shown good qualities, the presence of a proven Premier League performer such as Martinez would give the defence extra security.

Casilla has been erratic at times and missed the end of last season after he was banned for eight games on being found guilty of racially abusing Jonathan Leko of Charlton.

Martinez has been impressive when called upon at Arsenal but Mikel

Arteta has confirmed to him that Bernd Leno will be his No1 once fully fit. Martinez does have interest from Spain in particular, with Valencia and Real Betis in the market for a keeper, but much will depend on the asking price. Arsenal originally wanted £20million but could be forced to drop their demands. Leeds have signed forward Rodrigo from Valencia and also completed the £13m addition of German international centre-back Robin Koch from Freiburg. They remain in the market for a winger and two midfielders while Celtic have held talks over a deal for their left-back Barry Douglas, which could prompt Leeds to look for cover in that position.