Lisandro Martinez

2022 - 6 - 30

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.