Lisandro Martinez

2022 - 6 - 29

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Man Utd to continue transfer flurry with '£40m Lisandro Martinez bid ... (Daily Express)

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.

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Man Utd react to Arsenal's Lisandro Martinez bid with rival offer (Metro)

Arsenal are in danger of being gazumped for a second transfer target after Manchester United made a rival offer to sign Lisandro Martinez.

United are currently pushing hard to sign Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona and are hopeful of agreeing a fee imminently, while they have also agreed a £15.7m fee with Feyenoord to sign left-back Tyrell Malacia. That is not expected to be accepted by Ajax, but United are now firmly in the running to land the versatile defender and will be hoping the lure of working under Ten Hag will give them an advantage over the Gunners. Martinez is said to be ‘keen’ on a move to the Emirates despite the absence of Champions League football, with Mikel Arteta planning to use him predominantly as a left-back.

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Manchester United plotting a rival £40million bid for Ajax's Lisandro ... (talkSPORT.com)

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.”

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Arsenal in 'pole position' to sign £43m-rated defender as Man Utd ... (Football365.com)

According to reports, Arsenal are the club in 'pole position' to sign Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez amid interest from Manchester United.

If they want someone who’s a bit more vocal, you might go for one of the centre halves or Kieran Tierney. 90min (via The Express) are reporting that the Gunners are in ‘pole position’ to sign Martinez. According to reports, Arsenal are the club in ‘pole position’ to sign Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez amid interest from Manchester United.

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Manchester United respond to Arsenal's offer for Lisandro Martinez (We All Follow United)

Manchester United have proposed a bid of their own to beat Arsenal and sign Ajax star Lisandro Martinez this summer.

After all, we cannot simply ignore their potential exits, as maintaining depth is crucial now that five substitutions are allowed for Erik ten Hag to choose from. That explains why we have struggled to complete moves for Antony and Jurrien Timber as well, with Ajax remaining adamant about their expensive valuation. It is not surprising to see Erik ten Hag’s team react firmly to not fall behind in this pursuit for the Argentinian ace who was named Ajax’s Player of the Season.

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Arsenal make third £34m transfer offer for Lisandro Martinez as ... (The Sun)

ARSENAL have made a third offer to Ajax for Argentine defender Lisandro Martinez.The North London club have improved the financial terms of their seco.

And they believe they are in a strong position and expect to get nearer their £43m asking price. However, the adding of extra add-ons is unlikely to tempt Ajax as they try to spark a bidding war with Manchester United also keen. ARSENAL have made a third offer to Ajax for Argentine defender Lisandro Martinez.

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Arsenal transfer chiefs face headache even if they beat Man Utd to ... (Daily Express)

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.

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United plot rival bid for Lisandro Martinez after Arsenal make second ... (Stretty News)

Arsenal have already tabled two bids for Lisandro Martinez, the second of which was worth £35 million, but it sounds like Manchester United could better ...

How many years do you think it will take Ten Hag? We are still unsure how United will line-up defensively next season and Martinez’ potential arrival could see the manager trial a back three in some games. A manager like Ten Hag likes his team to be flexible when it comes to formations — with and without the ball — so it will be intriguing to see how we perform over the coming months.

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Journalist tells Ajax it would be a 'crime' to not accept Arsenal's ... (The Boot Room)

Arsenal tabled another bid to sign Ajax star Lisandro Martinez earlier this week, and Dutch journalist Martijn Krabbendam has urged the Eredivisie champions ...

The Argentine, branded as an ‘excellent player’ by Erik Ten Hag, can play in central defence, at left-back and also in defensive midfield. “They (Ajax) want €40 million (£34.5m) to €50 million (£43m). €50 million for Martínez, isn’t that almost a crime if you don’t do it? 'Do that immediately': Ajax told to sell their Lisandro Martinez to Arsenal right away

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Man Utd submit £34.5m offer for Arsenal target Lisandro Martinez (Football-Talk)

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.

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Man Utd to react to potentially fatal De Jong blow with thumping new ... (Teamtalk.com)

Manchester United are planning a bid for Ajax centre-back Lisandro Martinez that would trump the latest effort from Arsenal, a report says.

Arsenal are signing Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus, with Ten Hag adding Feyenoord left-back Tyrell Malacia to his ranks. However, Chelsea now look to have gazumped the Gunners. Both Arsenal and United are in the Europa League group stages next season. On the flipside, both Arsenal and United are closing in on new signings. Brazilian forward Antony is their most expensive target from the Eredivisie giants. Both Man Utd and Arsenal are going through all kinds of emotions this week in the transfer market.

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Manchester United told Arsenal are in 'pole position' to win Lisandro ... (Manchester Evening News)

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.

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Transfer News: Manchester United table offer to sign Lisandro ... (The Hard Tackle)

Manchester United have reportedly submitted a €40 million bid for Ajax's Argentine defender Lisandro Martinez.

Alternatively, Manchester United could utilise Martinez as a holding midfielder, with the Argentine international capable of reprising the role. However, the north Londoners will now have to fend off interest from Manchester United, who have submitted a €40 million bid. Martinez has emerged as a recent target, with reports claiming Manchester United are now leading the race to sign the Argentine international, who was named Ajax’s Player of the Year last season.

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Arsenal make improved third bid for Martinez (The Boot Room)

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.

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Report: Man United prioritize signing La Liga star over Lisandro ... (We All Follow United)

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.

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Arsenal increase offer for Lisandro Martinez but Man Utd believe ... (Metro)

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.

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Man Utd 'make Ajax request' in response to fresh Arsenal Lisandro ... (Daily Express)

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.

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Man Utd out to HIJACK Arsenal's Lisandro Martinez transfer after ... (The Sun)

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.

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Manchester United Preparing £40 Million Bid For Arsenal Target ... (SPORTbible)

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.

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Arsenal 'make third bid' for Lisandro Martinez amid major Raphinha ... (Football.London)

All the latest Arsenal transfer rumours as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his squad in the summer window.

Arsenal and Chelsea have both been heavily linked with a summer move for Leeds United winger Raphinha as Arteta and Blues boss Thomas Tuchel look to bolster their attacking options in the coming weeks. When quizzed on his chance of staying at the Emirates Stadium, he added: "Chances? None. Still, Mikel Arteta's side are far from finished in the market as the Spaniard looks to further bolster his squad ahead of their Premier League opener against Crystal Palace on August 5.

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Manchester United 'planning £40m offer for Ajax's Lisandro Martinez' (Sports Mole)

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.

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Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag 'performs Lisandro Martinez U-turn' as ... (Daily Express)

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.

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Arsenal handed major Lisandro Martinez transfer concern as ... (Football.London)

Arsenal Transfer News: Manchester United are plotting a bid for Lisandro Martinez, who has been heavily linked with a move to north London.

Once minimum add-ons are included in United's bid, it's said that the fee will meet Ajax's £43.3million (€50m) valuation and likely be enough to beat Arsenal in the race for Martinez's signature. Martinez is believed to be keen on penning a deal in north London, but United seem eager to hijack the Gunners' interest. His impressive displays have reportedly courted the interest of Mikel Arteta, who is said to have already had two bids rejected after falling short of the defender's asking price.

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Arsenal and Manchester United in Bidding War for Lisandro Martinez (We Are Hooligans)

Arsenal has submitted a third bid for Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez. However, Manchester United are looking to hijack the deal with a bid themselves.

The Gunners have been more active in the transfer window with Gabriel Jesus reportedly on his way to the Emirates. United’s lack of transfer activity will have frustrated their players and fans. In the 2021 Copa America Martinez played just once. Martinez was key to both title wins and would be a great asset to the rebuild happening at Manchester United. It would be a tough call between Arsenal and Manchester United for Martinez, especially with both clubs offering Europa League football. They are looking to strengthen their defensive line and have long identified him as a priority for the summer. He is predominately a centre-back but he can also play defensive midfield and left-back.

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Fabrizio Romano says which club is leading race to sign Lisandro ... (Stretty News)

Manchester United are on the lookout for a new defender this summer and leading transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has weighed in on the club's pursuit of ...

Nevertheless though – Martinez would be a great signing and one we hope we can conclude, but going on to confirm which club has the advantage, Romano suggested it is the Gunners who are in the saga’s driving seat. We shouldn’t really hold that against the club either – for years, we, as fans, have moaned about the money wasted and now, for the first time, in a long time, the club actually appears to be trying to right those wrongs. However, with Mikel Arteta also rumoured to be a big admirer of Ajax’s number 21, the race for the 24-year-old is wide open.

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Arsenal submit third bid for Manchester United target Lisandro ... (Metro)

Arsenal have submitted a third bid for Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez, with the Gunners keen to strike a deal for the Argentine as Manchester United ponder ...

According to the Sun, Arsenal’s latest bid includes a similar downpayment to the second bid but with greater add-ons. But they’re now ready to firm up their interest, which has prompted Arsenal to submit a third bid for the 24-year-old. Arsenal have submitted a third bid for Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez, with the Gunners keen to strike a deal for the Argentine as Manchester United ponder a move.

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Lisandro Martinez has clear transfer stance as Man Utd and Arsenal ... (Irish Mirror)

Arsenal and Manchester United look set to battle it out to sign Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez with the Dutch club having now determined their asking price ...

But United’s link comes from former Ajax boss Ten Hag who is now watching developments and they may dive in if Arsenal look like concluding an agreement. Martinez will remain respectful to Ajax but is excited by the opportunities and chance to potentially move to English football this summer. He is a hugely popular figure at Ajax, they want to keep him and has just enjoyed an outstanding season.

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