Lisandro Martinez ready to force through Manchester United transfer

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Argentina international Lisandro Martinez is ready to force through a move to Manchester United from Ajax this summer.

According to the Mirror, Martinez’s Ajax teammates believe the 24-year-old is ready to go to war with the Amsterdam giants to reunite with former boss Erik ten Hag.

The report adds that the versatile left footer, who can play centre-back, left-back or defensive midfield, could refuse to train with the reigning Eredivisie champions in order to push through a move.

However, with Ajax fully aware of United and Ten Hag’s desire to sign the seven-time Argentina international, Martinez’s asking price has been elevated to £50m, which is a £7m increase on the previously reported £43m.

Lisandro Martinez ready to force through Manchester United transfer

Given Arsenal’s interest in the former Defensa player, Ajax were hoping for a bidding war to materialise between the Gunners and Red Devils to secure Martinez’s services.

But the South American is reportedly losing patience with his current employers and it has been claimed that he wants a deal to Old Trafford resolved within 48 hours.

With Manchester United touching down in Bangkok for the start of our pre-season tour, which also sees us head to Australia and Norway before finishing the preparation for the new season with Ten Hag’s first game at Old Trafford – the 52-year-old would probably have hoped for more summer signings to be joining him and his travelling contingent on Tour 22.

Tyrell Malacia is United’s sole acquisition in the window so far and while fans will be hoping that the likes of Thomas Strakosha, Christian Eriksen, Martinez, Frenkie de Jong and Antony follow the former Feyenoord left-back, its been a frustrating window so far for the Reds.

Ten Hag’s first competitive game in charge of the club comes in four weeks time when Brighton & Hove Albion head to the Theatre of Dreams for our Premier League opener.

Lisandro Martinez is ready to force through his Manchester United transfer and hopefully Ten Hag’s other key targets are willing to follow in the Argentine’s footsteps if negotiations continue to drag.