Reports indicate that Manchester United is considering making another offer for Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez this summer, even though Arsenal is also interested in signing him
A report from De Telegraaf indicates that Manchester United is looking into the prospect of signing Lisandro Martinez. The Red Devils are contemplating making a new offer for the young talent who plays for Ajax, and it is anticipated that they would go the additional mile in their efforts to beat Arsenal to the signing of the young defender during the summer transfer window.
Earlier in the summer, there was speculation that Arsenal might make a bid to acquire Martinez. However, Arsenal has had a setback in their pursuit of the Argentine defender since it was believed that he would continue at Ajax. This was particularly the case considering that Jurrien Timber has been linked with a transfer away from Amsterdam in light of interest from Manchester United.
However, Manchester United is preparing to make a hefty bid for the Argentine, who has been having outstanding success since joining Ajax in the summer of 2019. In only three short years, Martinez has established himself as one of the best defenders in his homeland, having notched up 118 competitive appearances for the Dutch club in that time.
Martinez has earned a reputation for himself because of his exceptional ability to understand the game, even though he is just 1.75 meters tall. Because of his exceptional technical acumen as well as his all-around agility, he has developed into an accomplished center defender who can play at the top level. The young phenom from Ajax has already earned seven appearances for Argentina’s national team, and he is also in line to potentially be included in Argentina’s roster for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
What will Manchester United do?
The accomplishments that Lisandro Martinez has achieved while playing for Ajax have not gone unnoticed by Manchester United, who are more than ready to make an offer for the Argentine international player. The club has shown interest in the player at a time when the future of both Eric Bailly and Phil Jones is up in the air, and the club is planning to sell Phil Jones before the start of the new season.
It ought to clear the way for Manchester United to bring in a new player to bolster the defensive line soon. Martinez, who will be 24 years old next season, will be able to fight alongside Raphael Varane, Victor Lindelof, and Harry Maguire for a spot on the first team. This may be a reason why the signing of Martinez could be beneficial.
Martinez is familiar with Erik ten Hag and should have little trouble adjusting to life at Old Trafford as a result of their previous collaboration. His awareness of the technical aspects of the game may also improve Manchester United’s build-up play from the back, which is why the Red Devils should make a move to get him this summer. However, the Red Devils might have their work cut out for them if they face a challenge from Arsenal.
