Arsenal ‘will push again next week’ for £43k-a-week target at Emirates

Arsenal ‘will push again next week’ for Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez as the race for his signature heats up, according to reliable journalist Fabrizio Romano.

The Gunners are battling Premier League rivals Manchester United for the 24-year-old’s services with both sides eager to improve their options across the backline.

A recent report from the Manchester Evening News revealed that United have made a €43million (£37m) offer for Martinez.

New manager Erik ten Hag is targeting players either currently at Ajax or who have a previous association with them but are set to face competition from Arsenal for the Argentina international.

Sky Sports then claimed that Martinez took time out from his holiday to inform the Amsterdam outfit’s hierarchy that his intention is to make a switch to the Premier League this summer.

However, the talented centre-back is yet to decide between United and Arsenal, leaving the race wide open at this moment in time.

The Athletic have disclosed that the north London outfit are set to meet with Ajax officials over the coming days and will demand around €50m (£43m) for Martinez.

Arsenal have already wrapped up deals for Gabriel Jesus, Fabio Vieira, Matt Turner and Marquinhos in the current window, adding significant strength to Mikel Arteta’s first-team squad.

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And the capital club are set to try and add Martinez to their ranks next, with Romano informing GiveMeSport that they are set to make a renewed assault imminently.

He told GMS this evening: “It’s a big fight because Arsenal are still there. Arsenal will push again next week also with Ajax.”

Martinez may not be viewed as an essential acquisition by some Arsenal fans due