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Toni Martinez chills out in ice bath as West Ham win Austria friendly after Southampton hot up Darren Randolph chase

Hammers boss Slaven Bilic set to demand Saints shell out £2million for the Republic of Ireland goalkeeper they landed on a free from Birmingham, after impressive Euro 2016 displays

WEST HAM’S new striker Toni Martinez has been keeping cool in an ice bath on the club’s tour of Austria.

The £2.4million former Valencia starlet sat out as Slaven Bilic's team drew 2-2 with Czech Republic outfit FC Slovacko but is more than likely to feature against Rubin Kazan when the Hammers play their second game in two days.

Toni Martinez chills in the bath after a West Ham training session in Austria
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Toni Martinez chills in the bath after a West Ham training session in AustriaCredit: Getty Images
Former Manchester United striker Ashley Fletcher netted on his Hammers debut
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Former Manchester United striker Ashley Fletcher netted on his Hammers debutCredit: Reuters
Former Forest winger Michail Antonio looks to attack during game against Slovacko
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Winger Michail Antonio looks to attack during game against SlovackoCredit: Reuters
Hammers boss Slaven Bilic issues instructions from the sidelines during the 2-2 draw
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Boss Slaven Bilic issues instructions from the sidelines during the 2-2 drawCredit: Reuters

But while Martinez chills out, Hammers keeper Darren Randolph is hot property as Southampton plan a £2million swoop for the Republic of Ireland international, 29.

Randolph, 29, is wanted for back-up to Fraser Forster and will compete for a first-team place if Everton move for the England keeper.

Randolph broke into the Hammers team last season and earned a place at the Euros in France.

West Ham will demand a £2million fee for the stopper they drafted in from Birmingham a year ago on a free transfer.

Darren Randolph impressed Southampton scouts with his impressive Euro 2016 performances
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Darren Randolph impressed Southampton scouts with his impressive Euro 2016 performancesCredit: Sportsfile

The former Motherwell man was not expecting to be in the line of fire at Euro 2016 but got the nod from boss Martin O'Neill when Shay Given was crocked.

He conceded four goals in the first two group matches against Sweden and then Belgium.

But he kept a vital clean sheet as The Boys in Green sneaked out of the group with a famous 1-0 win over Italy, before falling to hosts France in the last-16 stage.

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