Arsenal are at risk of being gazumped for a second switch goal after Manchester United made a rival provide to signal Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez, in line with experiences.
The Gunners moved into the driving seat to signal the Argentine after submitting an improved £34.5million bid earlier this week, although it's nonetheless believed to fall wanting Ajax’s valuation.
Martinez is alleged to be ‘eager’ on a transfer to the Emirates regardless of the absence of Champions League soccer, with Mikel Arteta planning to make use of him predominantly as a left-back.
United even have long-standing curiosity within the 24-year-old, who thrived underneath Erik ten Hag in Amsterdam and was named the Ajax’s Participant of the 12 months for his performances final season.
Based on TyC Sports activities, United don't need to miss out on Martinez to a Premier League rival and have now submitted their very own £34.5m bid, matching Arsenal’s provide.
That's not anticipated to be accepted by Ajax, however United at the moment are firmly within the operating to land the versatile defender and can be hoping the lure of working underneath Ten Hag will give them a bonus over the Gunners.
Martinez struck up a superb relationship with the Dutch coach whereas he can anticipate a extra outlined position within the aspect in comparison with Arsenal, the place Arteta sees him extra as a squad participant able to overlaying at left-back, centre-back and defensive midfield.
Had been Arsenal to overlook out on Martinez it might be a second huge blow in a matter of days, with Chelsea having additionally hijacked their transfer for Leeds United star Raphinha.
The north Londoners had gave the impression to be the frontrunners to signal the Brazilian and had been the one membership to formally submit a proposal – although it was far beneath the asking value – till Chelsea blew them out of the water by agreeing to pay £55m up entrance.
United, in the meantime, have discovered Ajax to be powerful negotiators up to now with talks over two different gamers – Jurrien Timber and Antony – proving unsuccessful, with the Eredivisie champions demanding massive charges.
Ajax have already misplaced the likes of Ryan Gravenberch and Noussair Mazraoui, each to Bayern Munich, whereas Sebastien Haller is on the verge of becoming a member of Borussia Dortmund.
The Dutch aspect don't want funds and are in a financially robust place, that means they are going to solely promote Martinez, Antony and Timber in the event that they obtain huge bids which might be just too good to show down.
United are at present pushing onerous to signal Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona and are hopeful of agreeing a payment imminently, whereas they've additionally agreed a £15.7m payment with Feyenoord to signal left-back Tyrell Malacia.
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