Liverpool target Javi Martinez admitted to skysports.com that he is attracted to the prospect of playing in England.
The 19-year-old Athletic Bilbao ace is one of the most highly-rated midfielders in Spain and he is being closely monitored by Rafa Benitez.
Martinez has risen to prominence over the last 18 months following his move from Osasuna's second string last year.
Now he is attracting interest from some of Europe's big hitters and, as skysports.com revealed earlier this week, Liverpool are one of those hot on Martinez's trail.
"I see Premier League matches on the television and the atmosphere is wonderful," he told skysports.com.
"But I don't really know anything [about the interest] as I haven't spoken with anyone.
"My sole mission at the moment is to work hard for Athletic and help the team.
"If an offer does arrive I would look at what is best for two parts, myself and Athletic."
Bilbao have admitted that they are aware of the interest in their prized asset - although they would appear to have few intentions of selling.
"We have not received any formal offers yet," a spokesman told skysports.com.
"We are calm about the situation."
The 19-year-old Athletic Bilbao ace is one of the most highly-rated midfielders in Spain and he is being closely monitored by Rafa Benitez.
Martinez has risen to prominence over the last 18 months following his move from Osasuna's second string last year.
Now he is attracting interest from some of Europe's big hitters and, as skysports.com revealed earlier this week, Liverpool are one of those hot on Martinez's trail.
"I see Premier League matches on the television and the atmosphere is wonderful," he told skysports.com.
"But I don't really know anything [about the interest] as I haven't spoken with anyone.
"My sole mission at the moment is to work hard for Athletic and help the team.
"If an offer does arrive I would look at what is best for two parts, myself and Athletic."
Bilbao have admitted that they are aware of the interest in their prized asset - although they would appear to have few intentions of selling.
"We have not received any formal offers yet," a spokesman told skysports.com.
"We are calm about the situation."
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