It has been claimed that Arsenal have inquired about Lisandro Martinez because Mikel Arteta might be interested in purchasing a left-footed centre defender
The Athletic reports that Arsenal is interested in signing a left-footed centre defender and that Lisandro Martinez is on their radar as a potential candidate for the position. The Gunners have enquired about the Argentine international player, who is 24 years old and plays for Argentina. If an offer comes in during this window, the player may examine his alternatives.
Arsenal is picking up the pace of their transfer business, and in recent days, they have shown significant progress in the negotiation of many significant agreements. Mikel Arteta is eager to put the dismal fifth-place result in the past and continue rebuilding his team. The Spanish manager is looking for players to fill a variety of roles on the team.
As they approach closer to striking a deal with Manchester City, acquiring a striker is seen as a priority, and Gabriel Jesus is the player they have their sights set on in particular. In the meanwhile, Arsenal is looking for a central midfielder as well as a wide forward position player.
This week, the north London club surprised everyone by trading for Fabio Vieira, and FC Porto has confirmed that they have reached a deal with Arsenal. Even if the Portuguese midfielder is a good fit for the team in many aspects, Youri Tielemans is still the key objective for Arsenal in the midfield position.
It was not anticipated that the Gunners would look for reinforcements in the middle defence position. From the outside looking in, it seems like Arsenal now has four center-backs that are of top-quality, and in all honesty, that number would be regarded as sufficient to go through a season.
The Athletic, on the other hand, reports that Arsenal has inquired about the availability of Lisandro Martinez. The Ajax defender, who is 24 years old and plays for Argentina at the international level, has been turning in some impressive performances for both the Dutch side and at the international level, which continues to pique the curiosity of major clubs such as Barcelona.
Arsenal’s interest stems from the club’s desire to bolster their roster with the addition of a left-footed centre back player. They have William Saliba, who has played on the left side of the pitch, and the Frenchman has decided to remain at the Emirates for the foreseeable future. Should it become necessary, Ben White, Rob Holding, and even Takehiro Tomiyasu might step in and fill the vacancy.
The guys that were just named are all right-footed, and Arsenal’s sole natural left-footed centre back is Gabriel Magalhaes. Arsenal’s other centre backs are all right-footed. As a result, Arteta wants to add more competition for the Brazilian defender, and Martinez may be an excellent acquisition for them.
Martinez has earned a reputation for his aggressive play style on the field as well as his versatility to play in a variety of positions. This may be the reason Arteta loves the 24-year-old player, given how capable he is as a centre defence. The Argentine international player is versatile enough to play either left-back or even defensive midfielder if the situation calls for it.
Will Arsenal take things further by making a competitive offer? That question is still up in the air. As for the player, he may be enticed by the possibility of joining a large club to take the next step in his career; nevertheless, Ajax may demand a significant transfer price because his current contract does not expire until 2025.
