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Report: Manchester United closing in on the signature of Ajax defensive ace

Injury update: Lisandro Martinez substitution just a precaution by Manchester United.
Injury update: Lisandro Martinez substitution just a precaution by Manchester United. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

Transfer News: Manchester United are closing in on Ajax Amsterdam star Lisandro Martinez

According to the popular Italian journalist, Fabrizio Romano on Twitter, Manchester United are closing in on signing talented Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez with a move for the Argentinian said to be imminent.

One of the most talented young centre-backs in Europe, Martinez has been impressing one and all in the Eredivisie for some time now. Man United are interested in signing the Argentinian defender ahead of next season as Erik ten Hag attempts to rebuild the squad.

Martinez joined Ajax from Defensa in 2019 and has gone on to become one of Erik ten Hag’s most important players at Amsterdam. His performances even won him the ‘Ajax player of the year’ last season.

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The 24-year-old played 36 times for the Dutch champions in 2021/22 scoring one goal and providing four assists across all competitions. His composure on the ball makes him a huge addition to a manager like ten Hag.

The Dutch tactician who is now the new manager of Manchester United wants to reunite with the Argentinian centre-back at Old Trafford. Romano claims that a move is imminent right now and the deal could be close.

Signing Martinez would be a great addition to Manchester United. He is one of the best young centre-backs that the Red Devils could possibly get a player who can be their mainstay in defence for many seasons.

Transfer News: Manchester United are closing in on Ajax Amsterdam star Lisandro Martinez.
Lisandro Martinez in action for Ajax. (Image: As found on Twitter)

Man United have a world-class centre-back in Raphael Varane. Although the Frenchman didn’t have a great first season at Old Trafford, he is too good a player to not come good and this could be his breakthrough season in England.

Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof though are not extremely reliable and often tend to have a mistake in them. Bringing in Martinez could be the shot in the arm that the two Red Devils’ veterans need to get their act together.

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Lisandro Martinez to Man United will be an extremely smart option. Let’s hope a move goes through as soon as possible.

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