Manchester United have joined Arsenal in the race to sign Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez after missing out on a deal to sign his teammate Jurrien Timber.
Part of the Argentina squad that won the Copa America in 2021, Martinez was recently voted Ajax Player of the Year as the Dutch giants retained the Eredivisie title under Erik ten Hag – who has now moved to Old Trafford and is hopeful of raiding his former club to bolster his squad.
Arsenal first made a move for Martinez last week despite the impressive partnership formed by Benjamin White and Gabriel last season. A report in De Telegraaf claims that the Gunners told Ajax they were prepared to offer £25.8million (€30m) for the defender but backed down after being informed that the player would not be sold.
