Arsenal have submitted a third bid for Manchester United target lisandro Martinez, with the Gunners keen to strike a deal for the Argentine as Manchester United ponder a move.
Ajax have rejected two bids in the last week from Mikel Arteta’s side, the first of which was around £26m.That fell significantly below Ajax’s £43m asking price for the Argentina international and Arsenal followed that up with a second bid of around £34m.Though Ajax took more time to consider that offer, it was also rejected.
But Arsenal are increasingly wary of the threat posed by United and Erik ten Hag, who are ready to move on to other targets after agreeing a deal to sign Frenkie de Jong.
The Red Devils have prioritised negotiations for De Jong in the last month, leaving the door ajar for Arsenal to sign Martinez.But they’re now ready to firm up their interest, which has prompted Arsenal to submit a third bid for the 24-year-old.have submitted a third bid for Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez, with the Gunners keen to strike a deal for the Argentine as Manchester United ponder a move.Ajax have rejected two bids in the last week from Mikel Arteta’s side, the first of which was around £26m.That fell significantly below Ajax’s £43m asking price for the Argentina international and Arsenal followed that up with a second bid of around £34m.Though Ajax took more time to consider that offer, it was also rejected.
According to the Sun, Arsenal’s latest bid includes a similar downpayment to the second bid but with greater add-ons.It remains to be seen how Ajax will respond to the offer but United are expected to submit a rival bid of their own.Martinez, for his part, had expressed an interest in joining Arsenal but a reunion with Ten Hag at Old Trafford could be too good to turn down if the Argentine is given a straight choice between the two clubs.
