Manchester United are edging closer to signing Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez who has chosen Old Trafford as his next destination over long-standing suitors Arsenal.
The Argentine international has emerged as a priority target for the new United manager Eric ten Hag with the Dutch coach keen to reinforce his defensive roster at Old Trafford by bringing in his former Ajax mainstay.
According to a report from Sky Sports News, Martinez is closing in on making the move to the Premier League with talks between Manchester United and Ajax now entering an advanced stage to decide on the structure of the payments.
Martinez has made it clear to the Dutch giants Ajax of his desire to make the move to England’s top flight with rumours backing United to lead the race ahead of Arsenal to walk away with the prized signing of the 25-year-old central defender.
Ten Hag remains on the hunt for fresh faces to bolster his ranks with Martinez joined by Barcelona’s midfield talent Frenkie de Jong at the top of the United manager’s shopping list for this summer’s transfer window.
