Barca are in the market for a defender of Martinez's type, says TMW, and will watch the Argentine for the remainder of the season.
Blaugrana president Joan Laporta was happy to wait until the summer to move for the Argentine.
However, coach Xavi is insisting on a new centre-half this month and plans for Martinez are now being brought forward.
Martinez has a contract with Ajax to 2025.
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