Lisandro Martinez

Arsenal could face a dilemma if they beat Manchester United in the race to sign Ajax centre-back Lisandro Martinez, with Nuno Tavares at the core.

However, even if they seal a deal for the highly-rated Argentine, Arteta could then be faced with another headache among his defenders. With deals now agreed for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong and Feyenoord left-back Tyrell Malacia, The Times report Martinez is next on his summer shortlist. However, they are expected to be turned away again, with the Dutch Eredivisie champions demanding £43.3m (€50m) for his signature.

Manchester United are trying to hijack Arsenal's move for Lisandro Martinez after submitting a rival £34.5m bid of their own for the Ajax defender.

He’s also a broken into the Argentinean national team with 7 caps to his name so far. Journalist Hernan Sisto – who works for the Argentinean-based sports channel TyC Sports – claims United have now matched Arsenal’s £34.5m offer and are now trying to gazump the Gunners to the defender’s signature. Manchester United are trying to hijack Arsenal’s move for Lisandro Martinez after submitting a rival £34.5m bid of their own for the Ajax defender, according to report via the Metro.

Both Arsenal and Man United are interested in signing Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez this summer.

We need to get it across the line." "Whether he wants to go to Manchester United or not, listen, we are in pole position, at the moment. Both clubs, who will have ambitions of making a run for the top-four this forthcoming season, are interested in signing the Argentine international in this summer's transfer window.

The Gunners view Martinez as a key defensive target. They have already made two attempts to sign the 24-year-old, with the opening bid proving to be worth £26 ...

And reports this week have claimed that they also view Martinez as a potential option to push forward into midfield. Martinez would be an exciting signing for the Gunners. He is predominantly a centre-back. However, The Sun claims that it is unlikely to be enough, with Arsenal offering a greater amount in add-ons.

MANCHESTER UNITED are willing to rival Arsenal for Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez...

Manchester United have reportedly asked Ajax to be kept informed of any developments regarding the future of Lisandro Martinez after Arsenal upped their offer for the highly-rated, versatile defender. United are yet to make a summer signing but they are now expecting to up the ante in their pursuit of new recruits now the first team squad is back at Carrington for pre-season. The Red Devils are prepared to rival the Gunners for the ball-playing centre-back but they are yet to make their move for the 24-year-old, who looks set to leave Amsterdam this summer.

MANCHESTER UNITED are looking to hijack Arsenal's bid to land Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez.The Gunners have put in a third offer for the Argentin.

Meanwhile United are happy with the way their move for Malacia is progressing – despite a late bid from Lyon to turn his head back towards them. But United have now registered their interest to the Dutch giants and asked to be kept informed of developments. The Gunners have put in a third offer for the Argentine centre-back – after being told their previous bid of £34million was not enough.

Arsenal have tabled another bid with Ajax for the signature of Manchester United target Lisandro Martinez this summer.

Martinez is relaxed about the situation but is keen on a move to the Premier League this summer. Arsenal have already failed with bids and it emerged today that Manchester United are preparing to table their own offer in order to take him to Old Trafford. The race to sign the Argentina defender is heating up with Manchester United and Arsenal jostling to get his signature.

They are looking into the market for defensive additions after shipping in a staggering 57 goals in the previous Premier League season. Erik ten Hag is intent ...

The Spaniard is undoubtedly a great option indeed, as the 25-year-old played a major part in helping his club and country in their recent rise in form. However, it is still a bit puzzling to see us targeting the former when ten Hag has experience working with the Argentine. There is no doubt that Torres and Martinez are two of the best left-footed central defenders in world football right now.

Manchester United are plotting a rival £40million bid for Ajax defender and Arsenal target Lisandro Martinez, talkSPORT understands.Arsenal have alre.

The new United boss said: “In preparation, I will try Lisandro Martínez in that position. “I find Lisandro Martinez an excellent player, he is actually starting material and this is why I talk with him a lot,” he added. He has also played in midfield for us, but he is a defender.”

Arsenal are hoping to wrap up a deal for Lisandro Martinez and have made an improved offer to sign the Ajax defender ahead of Manchester United.

Ten Hag is still eager to sign a defender and a versatile forward this summer with another Ajax star in Antony also on his wanted list. Ajax meanwhile are in no rush to sell Martinez with a bidding war between Arsenal and United likely to benefit the Dutch giants. Arsenal are hoping to wrap up a deal for Lisandro Martinez and have made an improved offer to sign the Ajax defender ahead of Manchester United.

Manchester United are set to bid £40 million for Ajax's Lisandro Martinez, with the Red devils looking to go head-to-head with Arsenal for the Argentine.

Whilst predominantly a centre back, Martinez has featured as a centre midfielder and a left back in his career, with it being rumoured that Ten Hag would look to utilise him in United’s midfield. Arsenal manager Mikael Arteta is reportedly keen to add Martinez to his squad to add cover in the left centre-back, left back, and central midfield positions. Since his signing from the Argentine Primera Division in 2019, Martinez has featured 74 times under Ten Hag at Ajax, winning the Rinus Michels Award, Ajax’s player of the season, in the 2021/22 season.

MANCHESTER UNITED are ready to push for their second defensive signing of the summer.

United are in talks over personal terms with Feyenoord left-back Tyrell Malacia after swooping in at the last minute to agree a fee of around £15m for his services. With pursuits of De Jong and Malacia in the closing stages and private optimism that Christian Eriksen will join as a free agent next month, Ten Hag's revolution finally looks to be getting started. And it appears that the offer will soon be submitted as football director John Murtough aims to hijack another defensive transfer this week.

Manchester United line up a £40m bid for Ajax centre-back Lisandro Martinez, according to a report.

"It is important to clarify that Man United are focused on Frenkie de Jong and in direct talks with Barcelona, but they are also negotiating for other players. Meanwhile, Dutch journalist Marcel van der Kraan has claimed that Ajax have "no need to sell anymore players" this summer and any deal for Martinez would be "expensive". The club is active on multiple deals, including discussions with Ajax on Timber, Lisandro Martinez (but Arsenal are also working for the Argentine centre-back) and Antony," Romano wrote in his column for CaughtOffside.

MANCHESTER UNITED boss Erik ten Hag wants the club to rival Arsenal for the signing of Lisandro Martinez.

I only wonder if he is really suitable to play in England. The Argentina international is also wanted by Arsenal, with the Gunners’ pursuit of the player now under threat. “He has a very good pass and creates a good build-up. Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag had reportedly intended to pursue a new forward, with deals for Frenkie de Jong and Tyrell Malacia close. And the Red Devils are poised to wrap up the signing of Malacia, with the 22-year-old set to join from Feyenoord having previously looked set to move to Lyon instead. MANCHESTER UNITED boss Erik ten Hag wants the club to rival Arsenal for the signing of Lisandro Martinez.

Arsenal have made an improved offer to sign Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez as they look to fend off interest from Manchester United.

The Argentine also won over six ground and aerial duels per game. Manchester United are also ‘very interested’ in the Argentina international, but Merlo insists that they have yet to make an official transfer offer to sign him. The Gunners have identified the 24-year-old as one of their top targets for the summer, but they are yet to convince Ajax into a potential transfer.

ARSENAL could be set to get their hands on Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez this summer.

Ten Hag has been tipped to get his hands on Feyenoord left-back Tyrell Malacia and Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong in the coming weeks. Ten Hag is desperate for reinforcements as he looks to restore United to their former glory after a dismal period for the club. Argentina international Martinez moved to Ajax from Defensa in his homeland three years ago and has gone on to rack up 118 appearances for his current team.