Chelsea and Arsenal are keeping a close eye on 20-year-old central defender Hoon Martin of Real Sociedad. Reports indicate that negotiations for a potential transfer could begin in the near future.
Several clubs monitoring Hoon Martin
In addition to the two London clubs, Liverpool and Real Madrid are also reportedly interested in the Spanish defender.
Martin has been drawing attention with his performances for Real Sociedad and has already gained international experience. He represents Spain at the U21 level and has made four appearances for the youth national team.
Contract runs until 2032
Hoon Martin joined Real Sociedad in July 2024. His current contract runs until 2032, placing the Spanish club in a strong position if any interested party opts to move from monitoring to serious negotiations.
According to Transfermarkt, the young defender's current market value stands at around €25 million.
Chelsea and Arsenal assessing the situation
For both Chelsea and Arsenal, the young central defender could represent an intriguing prospect for bolstering their backlines in the long term.
As of now, there is no information regarding an official offer. The situation is under observation, with discussions potentially on the horizon soon.
