Ajax are reportedly (via Mike Verweij) open to entering negotiations with Manchester United over a potential transfer for Lisandro Martinez. But the Dutch champions are rigid on the asking price and are unwilling to settle for anything less than €55 million for their prized asset.
Former Ajax manager Erik ten Hag is tasked with the responsibility of making Manchester United competitive again. The Red Devils finished trophyless for the fifth consecutive campaign last season, with their last silverware coming under Jose Mourinho in 2017.
They also failed to secure a top-four finish, meaning they will not be competing in the Champions League in the 2022-23 season. To improve upon their performances, reinforcements are set to arrive at Old Trafford this summer, and Martinez has emerged as a person of interest.
The 24-year-old Argentine star played a couple of seasons under Ten Hag at Ajax, emerging as one of the most dependable centre-backs in the Eredivisie.
As per Dutch journalist Mike Verweij, the player, who presumably wishes for a change of scenery, has requested Ajax to consider Manchester United’s proposal. Ajax have agreed to negotiate with Ten Hag’s side but are not willing to let the player go for a nominal amount. As per Verweij, the Dutch giants want €55-60 million for their defender and it appears to be non-negotiable.
Martinez, who joined Ajax from Defensa in July, has played 120 games across competitions for the Eredivisie outfit thus far, recording six goals and six assists. His current contract with the club runs out in June 2025.
Manchester United might be wise to spend on Martinez
The Old Trafford outfit are in dire need of reinforcements and we believe Martinez could be a necessary addition at the back.
Giving Ten Hag some familiar faces in the team could help United’s case, as it would make it easier for the coach to implement his preferred system.
Additionally, he tends to prefer players who are comfortable in possession. Martinez has seemingly mastered the art of playing out effortlessly from the back.
He is also a rather capable distributor and is not afraid to take the ball forward when needed.
Ajax’s asking price is undoubtedly on the steeper side, but United might be better off paying the premium for such a technically astute defender.
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Vaaaben
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United must find some way or other n splash money to buy Lisandro at any cost.Buy both Antony n Martinez for 105 mil.
mupaiklmnu
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He is very much needed for United Center back to replace either Maguire or Lindelof
Ineznik
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I would sign lisandro before de'jong coz he has passion for the club ❣️❣️❣️
Yazadimou
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what's the difference between victor and Martinez ,they need some more physical
okay let wait nd see
_Arizona
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what's the difference between victor and Martinez ,they need some more physical
He can play as a DM too better then Fred, there’s something different about Martinez
GGMUSTAR
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but players they choose united then a trash team like barca who won't exist after two more years
They are very broke and uselesss 😹😹😹
Yazadimou
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what's the difference between victor and Martinez ,they need some more physical
Vidbclrst
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80m cost us lots of problems last season n there is no problem with him now 55m taking the whole transfer window to delay
Vezonic22
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Hurry Up!
Zesabclstu
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ture down Man united offer please no asking prices Arsenal want a, offer for asking prices
biwcimpy
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Issue Manchester have is no body wanna join them. Otherwise for 55m they can have Kounde, Koulibaly, Pau Torres who are better have more experience as well. But no one wanna join them.
but players they choose united then a trash team like barca who won't exist after two more years
latabemp
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Issue Manchester have is no body wanna join them. Otherwise for 55m they can have Kounde, Koulibaly, Pau Torres who are better have more experience as well. But no one wanna join them.
No one wanna join Release Clause FC except free agent !!!
Bamcknotuz
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Issue Manchester have is no body wanna join them. Otherwise for 55m they can have Kounde, Koulibaly, Pau Torres who are better have more experience as well. But no one wanna join them.