Matt Turner on life at Arsenal Inside Geraint Thomas’ Tour de France celebration party Erik ten Hag discusses Cristiano Ronaldo's future Jurgen Klopp post Crystal Palace Xhaka outlines Arsenal's aims for new Premier League season Man Utd legends Cole and Robson comment on Eriksen signing PGA Tour suspends players participating in LIV Golf series Mikel Arteta, Mohamed Elneny & Gabriel Jesus reacts to Brazilians debut Man Utd train ahead of Crystal Palace friendly Lisandro Martinez will walk into the Premier League as the division's shortest new centre-back when his £55million transfer to Manchester United is confirmed.
The 24-year-old will join the Red Devils from Ajax once his medical, UK work permit and personal terms on a five-year contract are all finalised, reuniting with manager Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford.
Proven in the Champions League, Eredivisie and at international level - as well as being left-footed and nicknamed 'The Butcher of Amsterdam' for his aggressive style of play - Martinez ticks all the boxes you'd want from a central defender in the modern game - apart from his height.
Standing at five-foot nine-inches, 175cm, the Argentine will no-doubt find English football a challenge thanks to his inferior stature compared to most strikers.