Manchester United transfer news: Antony and Lisandro Martinez – Manchester United have held discussions with Ajax over potential deals for both Antony and Lisandro Martinez, though the Dutch champions are looking for at least €120m for the pair. United have been linked with Ten Hag’s Eredivisie-winning teams of the last two seasons and face stiff competition from Arsenal, who have already made a second offer of £34m to Ajax for Argentina defender Martinez. Follow all Football news and updates live on Insidesport.IN
- Ajax are believed to want £45m for Lisandro Martinez and value Antony at £70m
- Manchester United have been linked to the Argentina defender and Brazil winger
- United boss Erik ten Hag and the duo won the title in each of the last two seasons
🚨 Antony and Lisandro Martinez are Manchester United top target this summer – been told it will cost them €130m to bring them to Old Trafford. 🔴 #MUFC
But will look to complete Frankie De Jong deal after €65m bid town down days ago – Before Antony and Martinez deal. pic.twitter.com/vGd3FdcYZa
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Manchester United transfer news: Man United will have to pay at least €120m 2 Ajax targets
The Dutch giants believe they are financially strong enough to hold firm on their £45m valuation of Martinez and asking price of around £70m for Brazil winger Antony, The Sun has said.
The outlet claims Ajax are set to play ‘hardball’ because they know United are ‘desperate’ for recruits after returning for pre-season training under Ten Hag’s new regime on Monday.
Ten Hag is closing in on Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong, although United have had an initial offer of £60m turned down because Barca want to break even on the £65m they paid Ajax for the Netherlands midfielder.
Manchester United transfer news: Man United closing in on Frenkie De Jong
Antony has now emerged as United’s chief target in the final third, and the club have spoken to Ajax over potentially bringing the 22-year-old to England.
Ajax are holding out for as much as £70m for Antony, though the player is pushing hard to move to United and reunite with the manager that brought him to Europe. United value Antony at a much lower fee and are hopeful the player’s desire will help convince Ajax to lower their demands.
United are also looking for a new centre half, and have turned their attention to Martinez having now accepted that Jurrien Timber, another Ajax player and an initial target, will not be leaving Amsterdam this summer.
Arsenal are also interested in Martinez and have made two offers of their own – the latest being around £34m – as they look to strengthen with a player able to play in central defence, defensive midfield and at left-back. Martinez has informed Ajax he would like to leave the club this summer.
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