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2. Javi Martinez

Bayern Munich’s Javi Martinez is criminally underused in the Bundesliga. The Basque born star’s best position is in defensive midfield, yet Pep Guardiola elects to play him in the middle of the defence on regular occasions- frustrating for the player and his fans throughout Europe.

A cool head, capable passing ability and a young talent, Javi Martinez has everything Arsenal are looking for and Arsene Wenger could bring him up to his full potential- creating him into the next big star of the Spanish midfield, following in the footsteps of Xabi Alonso and Marcos Senna. The off-putting thing about Martinez though is his transfer fee, as Bayern have inserted a hefty buy-out clause in the Basque midfielder’s contract due to the sheer amount they paid Athletic Bilbao for his services.

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