Ajax center-back Lisandro Martinez is a target for Manchester United and rival Premier League team Arsenal this summer.
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Eric Bailly, Phil Jones, and Axel Tuanzebe are all expected to depart Manchester United this summer, therefore manager Erik ten Hag is eager to reunite with Martinez at Manchester United.
Last season, Martinez excelled at Ajax under Ten Hag and was voted Player of the Year.
Manchester United are in the lead in the fight to recruit Martinez because the Argentina international desires to sign with the Red Devils, claims Dutch journalist Marcel van der Kraan.
According to Van der Kraan, who spoke to De Telegraaf, "Martinez is very high on Erik ten Hag's wishlist, so I expect huge developments in the 24 to 48 hours."
Martinez will place a lot of stock in United since they are the best club for him.
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"Ajax would actually overpay for Martinez and go for €45 million (£38.7 million) to €50 million (£43 million), but that's the benefit if two clubs bid, as we saw with Lyon and Manchester United, because then the price suddenly rises."
Martinez made 36 appearances for Ajax in all competitions, with one goal and four assists.
He joined Ajax in 2019 from Argentine team Defensa y Justica, making a total of 118 games.
Martinez has three years remaining on his Ajax deal, giving the Dutch champions the leverage to demand a large transfer fee.
Arsenal has made a bid for Martinez, according to trade expert Fabrizio Romano, while Manchester United has just gotten in touch with the player's agent.
"My impression is that these are two negotiations at different stages," Romano said to Caught Offside.
"Arsenal has already made an official offer to Martinez of up to €40 million (£34.2 million) plus add-ons, while Manchester United is occupied with Tyrell Malacia and Frenkie de Jong but has spoken with Lisandro's representatives.
"The athlete is willing to negotiate with both clubs at this time. This week, Arsenal has been very insistent, presumably because Arteta is a huge fan of Lisandro, who is regarded as a flexible midfielder with excellent team qualities.
Although the Gunners' interest is currently more developed, the race still appears to be wide open.
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