Valencia CF struggles with €6 million demand for Arnau Martínez and seeks new central defender

Valencia CF, still coping with reduced finances after its recent relegation, faces a transfer fee demand of at least €6 million for Girona’s left‑back Arnau Martínez. The club’s budget is tight, with only limited cash available for new signings.

Coach Carlos Corberán has also highlighted the urgent need for a first‑choice central defender, preferring a new signing over the current options of Tárrega and Justin de Haas. With the transfer window closing in weeks, Valencia must resolve both the Martínez deal and reinforce its defensive line while managing its constrained resources.