RAFA Benitez is chasing Athletic Bilbao midfielder Javi Martinez. (Daily Mirror)The Liverpool boss has identified the 20-year-old prospect as one of his top summer targets and is keen to add him to the already strong Spanish contingent at Anfield.

RAFA Benitez is chasing Athletic Bilbao midfielder Javi Martinez. (Daily Mirror)

The Liverpool boss has identified the 20-year-old prospect as one of his top summer targets and is keen to add him to the already strong Spanish contingent at Anfield.

Spain Under-21 star Martinez has been watched closely by Liverpool scouts all season, but they are likely to face competition from Italian club Fiorentina.