Manchester United have set their sights on Lisandro Martinez, rather than his defensive partner Jurrien Timber, to help solve their centre-back troubles.
While Timber is the Dutch jewel of the Ajax backline, what the Argentinian offers is a far more polished defender and one who is ready to step up to the Premier League. There is often a premium to pay for a left foot at the back, however with a touted price of €40m, Martinez looks like a bargain – particularly for a player voted as Ajax’s Player of the Season last term. A host of top managers see a left-footed central defender as vital in providing a variety of passing options when building play from deep, and Ten Hag is certainly among those who share in that school of thought.
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It shouldn’t be too much of a problem that he is under contract at Ajax until 2025, but that does mean Ajax are in no rush to sell their man. However, Ajax have made it clear that they have no intension whatsoever to sell both Timber and Martinez this summer, as per Fabrizio Romano. A number of Ajax players have been linked with a move to Manchester United this summer.
The Ajax defender has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal this summer as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his options.
We don't know what the rest are going to have in terms of resources, which I'm assuming is going to be challenging because now it's not a top three or top four league. One thing that would have to be considered, if a move does go through, is his squad number. On his plans for the window, he said: “We are going to have certain resources, not unlimited resources, some resources.
Arsenal's return to European football in 2022/23 has increased the need for squad reinforcements at the Emirates Stadium this summer.
The sense is Martinez will come into the Arsenal squad as a rotating option for Magalhaes and White despite his arguable greater defensive attributes. Arteta has placed his faith in his current duo, but the forcefulness of Martinez's style provides a key option, in matches where the Gunners need a more imposing defensive presence. He averaged 3.12 completed tackles per 90 minutes in 2021/22 compared to 1.67 for Magalhaes and 1.31 for White in the Premier League. The Ajax defensive lynchpin has an overall rating of 79 with impressive numbers for defensive actions and physicality based on his 2021/22 data. With Arteta consistently opting for a back four, and Martinez mirroring that system with Erik ten Hag's Ajax last season, the Gunners boss would face a key selection call over his possible signing. Ajax centre-back Lisandro Martinez is an option for Arteta after another solid season in the Dutch capital for the Argentinian international
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Fabrizio Romano reported over the weekend that they don’t intend to sell either Martinez or Timber this summer. Thus, their attentions have shifted to the Argentine, with De Telegraaf reporting that United are readying an offer for the defender. But, Ten Hag’s United are putting a spanner in the works.
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Once a deal is in place for the 25-year-old, Eriksen and Martinez could swiftly follow if Ten Hag gets his way. Ten Hag will be eager to make as many signings as possible before United jet off for their pre-season tour of Thailand, Australia and Oslo next month. The 24-year-old, who can also play as a left-back and defensive midfielder, regularly featured under Ten Hag across three seasons at Ajax.
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This fresh report claims that the Gunners could return with another offer for the player. With the World Cup in November, a switch to the Premier League would be too much of a shake-up for him “at this time”. MANCHESTER UNITED are set to battle Arsenal for Lisandro Martinez after Jurrien Timber snubbed a reunion with Erik ten Hag.
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Manchester United are preparing to make a bid for Ajax star Lisandro Martinez amidst interest from Arsenal for a potential transfer.
However, the major concerning point is how Ajax responded to Arsenal’s approach by conveying that they are not interested in selling Martinez in any case. Now, they are willing to take a step further and are preparing an offer for the latter as of now. He is a regular starter under Louis van Gaal’s Netherlands, and his fears about losing that spot prompted him to pass upon the chance to join us.
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As things stand, it feels like we’re miles away from making any noteworthy additions to the squad. Martinez isn’t a player I’m completely clued up on, though I will say his height worries me. United need to start signing players and quickly, as we’re now just a week away from the first set of players returning to the AON Training Complex for the start of pre-season.
Arsenal have been strongly linked with a move for Ajax's Lisandro Martinez but Tottenham may be able to spoil their pursuit of the defender.
Speaking on the Talking Transfers Podcast, via HITC, journalist Graeme Bailey has suggested that Spurs could even look to involve Steven Bergwijn in a potential move for the Argentine defender: "Arsenal have gone in for him, they like him a lot. Although there have been whispers of interest from Manchester United, there's been some speculation about a possible move to the Gunners' north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur. According to The Athletic, Arsenal's defensive priority for this summer is Martinez due to the 24-year-old's ability to play at centre-back and left back.
Manchester United are preparing to make a bid for Ajax star Lisandro Martinez amidst interest from Arsenal for a potential transfer.
However, the major concerning point is how Ajax responded to Arsenal’s approach by conveying that they are Now, they are willing to take a step further and are preparing an offer for the latter as of now. He is a regular starter under Louis van Gaal’s Netherlands, and his fears about losing that spot prompted him to pass upon the chance to join us.
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Lisandro Martinez should reject a move to Arsenal as the Ajax star will only be a bench player for the Gunners, according to one observer.
I only wonder if he is really suitable to play in England. “He has a very good pass and creates a good build-up. “I think €40m should definitely be negotiable. Attack is also a major priority for Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta to sort. “Martinez is a very good and tough defender, he also shows it in the Argentine team,” Vink said. Lisandro Martinez should reject a move to Arsenal as the Ajax star will only be a bench player for the Gunners, according to one observer.