Arsenal readying 2nd offer for Ajaz’s Lisandro Martinez
A fresh insight into Premier League outfit Arsenal’s ongoing pursuit of Ajax star Lisandro Martinez has been provided on Sunday. The name of stopper Martinez has of course taken its place front and centre in the headlines on the red half of north London over the course of the week to date. This comes after the transfer team at Arsenal, altogether out of the blue, were revealed to have tabled an opening offer for the Argentine’s services. Ajax, for their part, opted to rebuff the proposal, understood to have come in around the €30 million mark. If the latest word stemming from the media on Sunday is anything to go by, though, then it appears that Mikel Arteta and co. are far from ready to call time on their Martinez pursuit. As per reliable Argentine journalist Roy Nemer, a follow-up bid is being readied by those in a position of power at Arsenal, keen to test the resolve of their Ajax counterparts. Such an offer is expected to come in around the €35 million mark, inching ever closer to the alleged demands of the Eredivisie champions. Arsenal’s keenness to get a deal for Martinez over the line as quickly as possible comes with the 24-year-old also understood to be on the wishlist of a number of rival Premier League clubs. Tottenham, Chelsea and Newcastle are all too keeping a close eye on the situation, ahead of what could prove one of the transfer sagas of the summer. Gabriel Magalhaes takes aim at ‘ungrateful’ Arsenal fans over Eddie Nketiah treatment New Arsenal signing Fabio Vieira issues promise that fans will love Crystal Palace vs Arsenal odds: result, both teams to score, correct score & goalscorers Crystal Palace vs Arsenal Result/Both teams score Yes No Crystal Palace 9/2 5/1 Arsenal 10/3 3/1 Draw 10/3 11/1
Ajax make stance clear on Lisandro Martinez as Arsenal hope to pip Man Utd to £30m deal
Martinez starred for Ajax last season, winning the club's Player of the Year award, attracting interest from Arsenal, Manchester United and Barcelona in the process Arsenal are stepping up their efforts to sign Lisandro Martinez Ajax are reportedly refusing to sanction a sale of star defender Lisandro Martinez, with Arsenal having already seen a bid rejected. Martinez has become Mikel Arteta 's top target in defence as he bids to boost his options in his backline. The Gunners had a solid defence last term, though they did concede more goals than any other team who finished in the top five of the Premier League. That has convinced Arteta of the need to reinforce his defensive department, despite the impressive partnership formed by Ben White and Gabriel last season. Having won Ajax 's Player of the Year award last term, Martinez is now the top target to provide that alternative option. Arteta is pushing to make Martinez what would be his third signing of the summer, following the arrival of Marquinhos and the impending deal for Fabio Vieira. But reaching an agreement with Ajax may be harder to come by than first thought. According to TyC Sports, the Eredivisie champions have already rejected a £25.7m bid from Arsenal for the Argentine international. That has not deterred the Gunners though who will continue to bid for him. They will face a challenge to tempt Ajax into selling him though, with the Dutch giants 'firm in retaining him'. There is also no release clause in his contract, meaning that Arsenal will have to submit a bid that is too good to turn down. But Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is a big fan of Martinez from his time at Ajax HAVE YOUR SAY! Would Lisandro Martinez be a good signing for Arsenal? Comment below. According to the Daily Mail, Ajax are prepared to hold out for a high fee as they are aware of interest from other clubs.
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