Pendulum swings in Man Utd, Arsenal race to sign Lisandro Martinez after suitor’s pitch pays off

Man Utd target, Lisandro Martinez, has reacted exceedingly well to what he’s been told about how he’ll be used if he joins Arsenal, per a source.

The Argentine, 24, has emerged as the subject of a transfer battle between Manchester United and Arsenal. Both clubs are looking for left-footed defensive reinforcements. Lisandro Martinez fits that bill and Ajax are understood to be open to a sale.

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The Amsterdam club have set Martinez’s price tag at £43m. Arsenal have seen bids below that figure knocked back. Man Utd’s latest offering of £34.5m prior to add-ons was also rejected.

However, both sides remain firmly in the hunt to sign the Argentine. Should they both meet Ajax’s valuation, the Dutch side will reportedly let Martinez make the final decision on who to join.

In that scenario, reports have indicated Manchester United would be the favoured option.

Indeed, Fabrizio Romano suggested the Erik ten Hag connection could prove key. Ten Hag was Ajax boss when Martinez was signed and his coaching helped develop him into the player he is today.

However, according to Goal journalist, Charles Watts, Martinez has reacted well to Arsenal’s pitch.

Speaking on his YouTube channel (via Football London), Watts stated: “I know everyone’s saying, ‘Oh it’s