Who is Martin Baturina? The 'next Luka Modric' linked with Arsenal transfer

Martin Baturina is the latest player linked with a potential summer transfer to Arsenal.

The Gunners have already shelled out over £200million to bring Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber to the Emirates Stadium but they don't appear to be finished recruiting just yet. The Express have now reported that Dinamo Zagreb starlet is being tracked by Mikel Arteta's side, who were understood to have sent scouts to Zagreb on several occasions throughout the 2022/23 campaign as they were completing checks on central defender Josip Sutalo.

Baturina is said to be valued between £10million and £15million, although no transfer to the Emirates Stadium appears to be imminent, with the north London club now focusing on selling players. But who is Baturina and what is his play style? football.london takes a closer look below.

Who is Baturina?

Aged just 20, Baturina is a talented central midfielder born in Split, Croatia.

Baturina plied his trade with hometown sides Hajduk Split and RNK Split before joining Dinamo Zagreb's academy at the age of 14. Since then, he has made a name for himself as one of the most talented players in the Croatian top-flight, already featuring 68 times for the first team, an impressive feat considering his age.

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Where does he play?

Baturina is very much a traditional central midfielder, capable of operating as a deep-lying playmaker or as an advanced number eight as well. His greatest assets are his vision and passing, always looking for a progressive option between the lines.

He is quite similar to countryman Luka Modric in terms of his play style, gliding elegantly with the ball at his feet whilst also keen on