Lisandro Martinez’s move to Manchester United is imminent as the Premier League club has become hopeful of signing the centre-back within the next 24/48 hours.
A long meeting with Ajax has proven to be very successful for the Manchester club, with the two parties close to an agreement over a fee which will be more than €50m reports Fabrizio Romano – personal terms have already been agreed with the player.
Man United executives are now back in England after their trip to the Netherlands in order to get the final approval from the United board on payment terms and agreement for Martinez as a reunion with Erik ten Hag looms closer for the Argentine.
Lisandro Martínez to Manchester United, it’s imminent! Board mission in Amsterdam revealed yesterday is described as “positive, successfull”. ??? #MUFC
Long meeting with Ajax, agreement close for more than €50m.
Final talks tomorrow: Man Utd hope to seal the deal in 24/48h. pic.twitter.com/NmSs2VWh1S
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 13, 2022
Manchester United executives, now back in England in order to get final approval by the board on payment terms and agreement for Lisandro Martínez. ?? #MUFC
Talks into final stages, tomorrow new direct negotiations. Personal terms are 100% agreed.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 13, 2022
With this news Man United have beaten fellow Premier League rivals Arsenal to Martinez. The Gunners have long pursued the Ajax centre-back and made the 24-year-old their defensive priority for this transfer window reported The Athletic.
The Athletic’s report also stated that the 24-year-old was given the choice to choose his preferred destination and what project excites him the most. The defender has clearly chosen ten Hag and wants to reunite with the man who gained him all this attention in the first place.
The signing of Martinez is a fabulous one for Man United and those who are yet to see him play should get really excited about his arrival at Old Trafford. The centre-back will be looking to strike up a solid partnership with Raphael Varane next season but what happens now to United’s captain Harry Maguire upon the 24-year-old’s arrival?