Man United meet Ajax’s asking price for Lisandro Martinez

Manchester United have met Ajax’s asking price for defender Lisandro Martinez, according to Tier 1 Dutch journalist, Mike Verweij.

United plan to hijack Arsenal’s move for the signature of the left-sided centre back, with Ajax holding out for a €50 million offer from either side.

And according to Verweij, United have now met that valuation and have placed the bid the Dutch side had been waiting for.

🇳🇱 NIEUWS #Ajax ontvangt verhoogd bod van Manchester United op @LisandrMartinez: 50 miljoen euro, inclusief bonussen.
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 BREAKING #Ajax receives increased bid from Manchester United for @LisandrMartinez: 50 million euros, including bonuses. #MUFC https://t.co/g5KvWK7Hdv

— Mike Verweij (@MikeVerweij) July 7, 2022

If Ajax accept the bid, the deal could go through very quickly as it was also reported on Wednesday that Martinez was determined to ensure a Premier League move and wanted a United move to an Arsenal one.

It is certainly now possible that he will join the Red Devils very soon and could even be in line to join up with the squad before Tuesday’s first game against Liverpool.

The player has already endeared himself to Manchester United fans by being critical of Liverpool centre-back, Virgil van Dijk, so there could already be some needle in that game if he can play.

The news is not yet confirmed by transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, but Verweij is ranked Tier 1 for Holland so there is every reason to be positive in the report.