Bayern Munich set to beat Manchester duo to signing of Bilbao midfielder Martinez | UPDATED: 09:15 GMT, 20 August 2012 Bayern Munich look to have pipped both Manchester cubs to the signature of Javi Martinez, but the 30million-plus deal is being threatened by a bizarre hitch over how the fee should be paid. Mindful of a likely backlash from fans over the loss of their most prized asset, Athletic Bilbao bosses wanted to avoid appearing to cash in on Martinez and hatched a plan to make it look as though he engineered the move. President Josu Urrutia publicly denied any contact from Bayern and told last season’s Champions’ League finalists he would not accept any payment from them
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