Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez is interested in joining Arsenal if recent reports are to be believed.
The north London outfit have been heavily linked with a move for Martinez in recent weeks as manager Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his defensive options in the summer transfer window, with the Argentine international able to play centre-back, left-back and even holding midfield. Premier League rivals Manchester United have also been linked with a move for the 24-year-old and some reports have even indicated that the player would prefer a move to the Red Devils over the Gunners considering his relationship with new United boss Erik ten Hag.
However, Arsenal transfer guru Charles Watts has now reported that Martinez is 'very open' to the idea of joining Mikel Arteta's men. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Watts said: “I know everyone’s saying, ‘Oh it’s United, United, United’, but from what I understand, Martinez is very open to Arsenal as well.
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“He really likes the ideas that he’s been told, you know, if he came in, how he would be used by Mikel Arteta, and he likes Arteta and he’s very keen on that project.” The Gunners have already signed four players in the current window, bringing in American goalkeeper Matt Turner, Portuguese playmaker Fabio Vieira and Brazilian duo Gabriel Jesus and Marquinhos.
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