Martinez Defends His Foreign Transfer Policy

Roberto Martinez has hit back against criticism over his foreign transfer policy that has looks set to see 5 non British players coming into the club this summer.

Expected to sign for Swansea City in the near future could be Albert Serran who was released by Espanyol manager Tintín Márquez. Should the defender sign for the Liberty Stadium club it would take the Spanish contingent up to six after the signings of Jordi Gomez and Gorka Pintado.

Some critics have hit out at Martinez's policy declaring the incursion of foreign players is restricting the chances of young local players to push into the Swansea ranks. Despite those concerns it has not prevented Martinez from looking far and wide in his European search for players. Working hard on a daily basis the player turned manager has travelled back and forth Spain to bring the players needed for next season championship assault.

There will be Welsh representation in Swansea City's squad next season by the £400,000 record breaking signing of Wales international Ashley Williams from Stockport County, who impressed on loan at the tail end of last season.

The Spaniard has also declared he only wants players who are fully committed to the club and are hungry for the success in South Wales regardless of which country the player comes from.

Martinez Told The WM: