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Arsenal Launch £34.4m Bid To Sign Man Utd Target Lisandro Martinez

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Jun 28, 2022.

Benard Joseph

Arsenal Launch £34.4m Bid To Sign Man Utd Target Lisandro Martinez.
Ajax have not yet responded to the offer for Martinez but they are holding out for around £43m and had been planning for next season with the Argentine.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that Arsenal have moved ahead of Manchester United by submitting an improved offer for Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez.

The Argentina centre-back, who is also capable of playing in defensive midfield, is a target for Erik ten Hag following Jurien Timber’s decision to reject a move to Old Trafford.

However, United are fully focused on a move for Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong and they’ve left the door ajar for Arsenal to make inroads with Martinez.

Having discussed a deal worth around £25m earlier in the summer, Dutch publication De Telegraaf report that Arsenal have now submitted a bid in the region of £34.4m with add-ons.

Ajax have not yet responded to the offer for Martinez but they are holding out for around £43m and had been planning for next season with the Argentine.

The Dutch giants could now use United’s interest to ramp up the price for the centre-back, who is keen on moving to the Premier League.

There has been speculation over Gabriel’s future at Arsenal, with Juventus reportedly keen on the Brazilian.

But with William Saliba set to stay at the Emirates this season, Arteta has a wealth of options in the centre of his defence.

Ten Hag wants two ball-playing centre-backs that are comfortable in bringing the ball out from defence and are confident at being left one-on-one.

While Harry Maguire is one of the best in the league in possession, he lacks the pace needed to play a high line and Ten Hag would ideally like a quicker partner alongside Raphael Varane.

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