Report: Club bracing itself for Arsenal to bid for their ‘perfect’ £43m player

Thu 7 July 2022 20:15, UK Updated Thu 7 July 2022 20:30, UK

༺Arsenal have been heavily linked with Ajax’s Lisandro Martinez in recent weeks.

🦂However, Arsenal are apparently up against Manchester United in the race for Martinez.

🔯Now, according to the , Ajax are bracing themselves for further Gunners and Red Devils bids.

❀Arsenal’s latest bid was reportedly worth around £38million.

ꦇAs per the Daily Mail, the Eredivisie champions want £43million for Martinez.

🐷Worryingly for Arsenal, Ajax directors Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and Gerry Hamstra were in London at the weekend to discuss the deal with United.

🔜The Red Devils reportedly matched Arsenal’s £38million bid but offered a structure that guaranteed them more cash.

ꦕIn addition, United have the added pull of Erik ten Hag, who previously worked with Martinez.

🐎Nonetheless, the race remains open, and the 24-year-old is reportedly eager to try his luck in the Premier League.

“Really pushing for Lisandro”

༺Fabrizio Romano recently spoke about Mikel Arteta’s admiration for Martinez.

😼Speaking on the , the Italian said: “For sure, he’s a player they want.

⛦“They were having new direct contacts with his agents. They are working on Lisandro Martinez since a long time.

ꦗ“He’s a priority for Arsenal on the market after Gabriel Jesus.

🎉“As of now, Arsenal are really pushing for Lisandro.

🐬“He’s a player they consider perfect because he could be a centre-back and also play as a number six.

🐽“He’s a player who can be really interesting for Mikel Arteta’s ideas.

🅘“I’m told Ajax’s price tag is €50 million (£43million).”