Why Man Utd are set to back out of battle for ‘firm’ €50m Arsenal target

Manchester United could back out of the race with Arsenal to sign Lisandro Martinez from Ajax, according to reports.

Arsenal are said to be ready to pay €30m (£25.8m) for the versatile defender, with the Dutch side setting a price tag of €50m (£43m) in an attempt to ward them off, as they are keen to retain his services for another season.

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United have also been linked with Martinez, who thrived under new Old Trafford boss Erik ten Hag for the Eredivise side.

The Athletic’s David Ornstein confirmed Mikel Arteta’s interest in the 24-year-old, before explaining that United are concerned by the player’s height.

“Lisandro Martinez is a firm target for Arsenal for the left centre-back role and he can also operate at left-back in the mind of Arsenal,” Ornstein told HaytersTV (via Metro).

“He’s a player that Mikel Arteta wants to sign. Arsenal have had an approach worth around €30m rejected by Ajax, that interest will not drop.

“The question is who else is interested in him? Of course, he’s played for Erik ten Hag in the past, and there are reports Erik ten Hag would like to bring him to United now.

“The problem is that Manchester United