Manchester United have reached a verbal agreement with Ajax on the transfer of Lisandro Martinez despite being chased by Arsenal, according to a new report.
United entered the race to sign Martinez following instructions from Erik Ten Hag to compete against Arsenal for the signing of the Argentine.
The Red Devils are looking to strengthen their squad with new additions and have already added Tyrell Malacia to their ranks so far in the summer transfer market.
United have also already agreed a quota with Barcelona for the transfer of Frenkie De Jong, but the agreement has not yet been completed.
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Martinez would enter the United squad as a versatile player, but some reports have suggested that the Argentine would be seen as a central defensive signing for Erik Ten Hag.
United were ready to fight Arsenal for the signing of Martinez, but a new report from a reliable source has confirmed that the battle could have already ended.
According to the recently trusted Twitter user, Zeeshanxz;
“Manchester United and Ajax have reached a verbal agreement on an agreement for Lisandro Martínez.
Ajax have rejected Arsenal’s recent offer.
Understand that Arsenal will now move away from the deal. “
United look set to close a series of deals in the coming weeks as the transfer window slowly began.