Manchester United target Lisandro Martinez is said to be impressed with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta's plans and ideas.
As per Express Sport, the Argentine international is a huge admirer of the Arsenal manager. As per the report, Manchester United are in the race for the signing of the coveted centre-back.
Express Sport has claimed that the Gunners have already seen at least one offer for the 24-year-old turned down by Ajax. They have also claimed that the Red Devils have also made a proposal, believed to be around £35 million plus a further £4.3m in add-ons, for the defender.
However, the Dutch Eredivisie champions are yet to respond to either of the offers as they look to keep their star man.
It has also been suggested that Martinez, who was crowned Ajax's 'Player of the Year' in the 2021-22 campaign, will be looking to secure a move.
Manchester United might hold an advantage over Arsenal for the signature of the Ajax defender due to the presence of Erik ten Hag, who managed him at the Johan Cruyff Arena.
However, as per Express Sport, the defender is a huge admirer of Mikel Arteta's work, which is why the Gunners remain very much in the race. The defender is believed to have been impressed with what Arteta has done since taking over at the club during a difficult period.
Manchester United or Arsenal - Which is the best move for the Argentine defender?
Both Arsenal and Manchester United have been chasing Lisandro Martinez's signature for several weeks now. With both teams unable to offer Champions League football, neither of them hold an advantage over the other in the pursuit of Martinez.
Look at the respective squads of both the clubs, the Red Devils seem like a more suitable destination for the 24-year-old.
Arsenal have options to choose from Ben White, Gabriel Magalhaes, Rob Holding, William Saliba and Pablo Mari at the heart of the defence.
Meanwhile, at Old Trafford, the options are Raphael Varane, Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof, Eric Bailly and Phil Jones.
It is pretty evident that Martinez will have to deal with a lot less competition for places if he moves to Old Trafford. The defender will have a manager in Ten Hag who already knows him if he joins United.
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Tenbclmrty
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u man come to arsenal bro
Zeybikmst
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He will come if they pay!
Zeybikmst
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does that mean he isn't impressed by the ideas and plans of his former manager i.e the current man united manager
Ten Hag benched him a long time before at Ajax.
Zeybikmst
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Fvck Malacia and Martinez 🖕 Are they better than Shaw & Telles or even Maguire?!
Yea, they are better than those expensive and overpaid shoemakers.
Fiyah1law
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So whoever wrote this thing is suggesting that our defenders are better than ManU defenders. he is going to face strong competition anywhere he goes nd that's how it should be. Pablo Mari isn't gd tho so he don't count.
pudknopy
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Manchester United is FINISHED
Gunners4ever❤
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Fvck Malacia and Martinez 🖕 Are they better than Shaw & Telles or even Maguire?!
Lol so you'd rather persist with the same old clowns. Good because that gives us a free run at Martínez😂👍
Kukbknouy
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It's okay 👌 bro
lenabdpu
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Even AF is praying 🙏 so that Man U don’t sign new players. I know AF is against Man U.
actually they r against CR7
Wayole0234
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Even AF is praying 🙏 so that Man U don’t sign new players. I know AF is against Man U.
Dukeimnpty
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Arsenal are too sluggish and poor for all their signing, how many have been snatched away from gunners because of the Arsenal owner ,Edu and Arteta inability
Zesabclstu
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Arsenal interest bring back Lisandro Martinez said an Reports an soul Mirror
ogggg
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we have someone at the back😂
MRV7
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Fvck Malacia and Martinez 🖕 Are they better than Shaw & Telles or even Maguire?!
Settledown
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the guy is a beast 💪... and strong....he will join us on the 17th of July when his loan is due..from colorado Rapids..
better
niaceknpu
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I still ask myself the same question, maybe they have forgotten about him
the guy is a beast 💪... and strong....he will join us on the 17th of July when his loan is due..from colorado Rapids..
thankGodakusiobi
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Stop carrying fake news All football 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨
jeff___
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does that mean he isn't impressed by the ideas and plans of his former manager i.e the current man united manager
Hocikloptz
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emirate stadium is ur home come and join arsenal
yocabdmo
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Arsenal interested Lisandro Martinez 2nd bid Man united not butt in no bid in at all
Daoadiotuz
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Come to arsenal 😎😎