Arsenal move quickly as deal for Ajax’s Lisandro Martínez comes into view

Arsenal continues to maneuver rapidly this summer season within the switch market as Mikel Arteta’s Gunners present intent on pushing additional up the desk subsequent season and have now been linked with a shock transfer for Ajax and Argentine worldwide center-back Lisandro Martínez.

The Athletic’s David Ornstein confirmed the Gunners’ interest within the 24-year-old in a possible deal that has sprouted out of nowhere in speedy order within the final day, with Ornstein citing that Martínez has turn into the prime defensive focus this summer season.

? Arsenal defensive precedence this window is Lisandro Martinez. Wished for means to play LCB / LB + 24yo Argentina worldwide mentioned to be eager. Sources point out ~€30m bid already rejected by #Ajax however #AFC will hold pushing. That & extra @TheAthleticUK https://t.co/OxgBbdOOAo

— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) June 17, 2022

Martínez has been a key piece of the puzzle on the Johan Cruyff Enviornment for the final three seasons underneath now Manchester United supervisor Erik ten Hag after his arrival from Argentine outfit Defensa y Justica in the summertime of 2019, making 120-appearances throughout all competitions whereas constructing a reputable status for himself within the Eredivisie throughout his spell within the Netherlands.

However Arsenal was not anticipated to look so as to add a participant of Martínez’s profile this summer season after French starlet William Saliba has been touted with remaining on the Emirates subsequent season regardless of a superb mortgage spell with Olympique de Marseille this previous time period, however Martínez’s versatile profile has now made him a major goal for Edu and Arteta because the Gunners look to extend their depth of high quality in all areas of the pitch.

Arsenal has already secured three offers this summer season that tackle each the present scenario in addition to the long-term outlook of the membership, with Portuguese starlet Fábio Vieira joined by Brazilian teenager Marqinhos and American worldwide keeper Matt Turner as all three have been added to the squad at London Colney.

The Gunners are additionally anticipated to proceed to push and safe offers for Manchester Metropolis striker Gabriel Jesus in addition to Leicester Metropolis’s Youri Tielemans, whereas the membership can also be lively of their curiosity for Leeds United winger Raphinha.

After lacking out on Champions League soccer within the upcoming 2022-23 season, it’s clear that the powers that be at Arsenal are intent on pushing the membership up the desk and able to problem for main honors in each the Premier League and Europe as quickly as doable.