Arsenal return to former defensive target following Martinez letdown

Arsenal have admitted defeat of their pursuit for Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez amid elevated curiosity from Manchester United, and are reportedly set to rekindle an outdated switch flame as they search an alternate within the type of Mykola Matviyenko.

It was reported that Ajax weren’t eager to let Martinez go away this summer time, however they’ve now modified their stance amid elevated stress to promote from each Manchester United and the participant himself, who would love a transfer to the Premier League.

Any charge might be in extra of 50m euros (£43m), with the final provide round this mark from Erik ten Hag’s new aspect having been rejected.

Excl: Manchester United executives, in Amsterdam to satisfy with Ajax and so making an attempt to seal Lisandro Martínez deal. Private phrases agreed with Argentinian centre again. ?? #MUFC

Manchester United had €50m bid [add-ons included] rejected final week, however Ajax at the moment are open to promote. pic.twitter.com/jlo52IIVJc

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 13, 2022

And such a excessive price ticket has compelled the Gunners to desert their pursuit of the Argentine, with their attentions now turning elsewhere.

That’s in accordance with the Daily Mail, who report that ‘United had been battling it out with Arsenal for the versatile Argentina defender, 24,  however it seems the Gunners have cooled their curiosity in him. They’ve turned their consideration to Shakhtar Donetsk and Ukraine defender Mykola Matviyenko.’

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Arsenal linked as soon as extra

Arsenal have been linked with Mykola Matvienko in Mikel Arteta’s first switch window in cost, once they have been quoted a fee of around £30m to sign the then-23-year-old Ukrainian defender.

Able to taking part in both as a left-back or a left-sided centre-back, he was ultimately dropped as a goal in favour of Pablo Mari, who the Gunners signed for £7m that January.

Now contracted till 2025, the 26-year-old defender could also be on the higher finish of Arsenal’s goal age profile this summer time, however might but show a beneficial addition.

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