Martinez starred in Ajax last season, winning the club’s Player of the Year award, arousing the interest of Arsenal, Manchester United and Barcelona in the process.
Arsenal intensify their efforts to sign Lisandro Martínez
Ajax have reportedly refused to sanction the sale of star defender Lisandro Martinez to Arsenal as they have turned down an offer.
Martinez has become Mikel Arteta’s main target in defense as he tries to increase his options on his bottom line. The Gunners had a solid defense last season, although they conceded more goals than any other team that finished in the top five in the Premier League.
This has convinced Arteta of the need to strengthen his defense department, despite the impressive collaboration of Ben White and Gabriel last season. After winning the Ajax Player of the Year award last season, Martinez is now the main target to offer that alternative option.
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Arteta is pushing for Martínez to be his third signing of the summer, following the arrival of Marquinhos and the imminent agreement of Fabio Vieira. But reaching an agreement with Ajax can be more difficult than previously thought.
According to TyC Sports, the Eredivisie champions have already turned down an offer of £ 25.7 million from Arsenal for the Argentine international. This has not deterred the Gunners, but they will continue to bid for him.
But they will face the challenge of tempting Ajax to sell him, with the Dutch giants “determined to hold him back”. There is also no exemption clause in his contract, which means Arsenal will have to submit a bid that is too good to be rejected.
But Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has been a big fan of Martinez since his time at Ajax
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According to the Daily Mail, Ajax is willing to endure a high rate as it is aware of the interest of other clubs. One of them is Barcelona, although it is said that the giants of the League have “other priorities” in the midst of their ongoing financial problems.
More interest could come from Manchester United, which new coach Erik ten Hag has brought Martinez to Ajax. Like Arteta, Ten Hag also wants to increase his defensive options and has previously praised both Martinez and his Ajax teammate Jurrien Timber.
“They’re doing very well, that’s clear. But they don’t do it alone: we defend with eleven. There’s a lot of work in our defensive actions and good organization. Everyone knows what to do. I think that makes it very difficult to play. opportunities against us. We defend exceptionally strong, “he said in February.
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“They understand each other well. There is leadership and they both have very good anticipation skills. They are also good with the ball, reasonable to very fast, strong in duels, aggressive. They are two great.”
Ten Hag has yet to make his first signing in the summer window, Arsenal have already made two additions to Arteta’s squad. And it is understood that the Gunners are hoping that they can cause more frustration to the head of United with a move by Martinez.
On Saturday they presented an improved offer for the Argentine international for 30 million pounds and are now waiting for Ajax’s response. It remains to be seen whether the new offer will be enough for the Dutch to let Martinez go.
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