Manchester United have been stunned by Athletic Bilbao's asking price for Javi Martinez.
The Spain international midfielder is interesting United boss Sir Alex Ferguson, who sees the youngster as the ideal addition to a midfield lacking steel and energy.
But it's been revealed enquiries from United have seen them quoted £35 million for Martinez - which is deemed excessive by Ferguson.
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