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Manchester United yet to agree a fee with Ajax for Lisandro Martinez

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Manchester United have reportedly still not agreed a fee with Ajax for Lisandro Martinez. Despite United placing multiple bids for the defender. However, they are yet to find a breakthrough in the negotiations.

The defender is trying to force a move to the Premier League this summer. But , the Red Devils are still struggling to agree to the demands of the Dutch side.

LISANDRO MARTINEZ AND MANCHESTER UNITED TRANSFER LINKS FULL STORY

According to reports, United have made €50m (£42m) bid for the 24-year-old. The reports also claims Manchester United were confident of reaching agreement with Ajax for Lisandro Martinez. However, the claims have turned to be fake. According to Fabrizio Romano, the offer still does not meet the valuation of Ajax. The negotiations surrounding the defender are still ongoing.

Erik Ten Hag is determined to bring Lisandro Martinez to Manchester United in the summer transfer window. The reports also claim Lisandro Martinez is very high on the list of Manchester United . Lisandro Martinez also has his hopes pin on United. He reportedly considers them as an absolute club for him. However, the club are still yet to agree the selling price with Ajax.

ARSENAL ARE STILL IN THE RACE FOR THE CENTER-BACK

The report also claims Arsenal are still in the race for Martinez. It is claimed that the player is desperate to play in the Premier League. Arsenal are said to be his next option if United move doesn’t go through. However, the Gunners are also struggling to match the demands of Ajax. Ajax have already turned down two offers for the center-back.

Pablo Mari has made to the Arsenal pre-season tour squad. Although, he is not expected to stay beyond the summer transfer window. The same goes for United. Eric Baily, Phil Jones and Axel Tuanzebe are on the pre-season tour. However, they will leave the club. They are not in the plans of Erik Ten Hag for next season.

Martinez if he arrives at Manchester United will be one of the shortest center-backs in the Premier League. The South-American was a vital player for his Dutch club last season. He made 36 appearances in all competitions. The defender scored one and provided four assists.

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