Arsenal have had an extremely busy start to the summer transfer window ahead of the 2022/23 season.
Edu has spent more than £75million this summer on four players, bringing in Brazilian duo Gabriel Jesus and Marquinhos as well as American goalkeeper Matt Turner and Portuguese playmaker Fabio Vieira.
However, the Gunners' business is far from finished, with Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez one player mooted as a potential target, given his ability to play centre-half, left-back and holding midfield. With that in mind, football.london has taken a look at all the latest news and rumours linking the Argentine international with a move to the Emirates Stadium.
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Manchester United problem
Manchester United are confident in sealing a deal with Ajax for Lisandro Martinez, reports Fabrizio Romano. The Red Devils are said to renew contact with the Dutch club soon, with the player pushing for a move away this summer.
Edu eyes alternative
Although Arsenal are still being linked with a move to Martinez, the Gunners have reportedly made a bid to sign Alex Grimaldo from Benfica. According to Portuguese news outlet A Bola, Arsenal have submitted a €7million (£5.9million) bid for the Spanish full-back.
The north London side had also been linked to Grimaldo in the past. Spanish news outlet Mundo Deportivo had previously reported that Arsenal were interested in signing Grimaldo. But, this interest was registered when Unai Emery was still the Gunners' boss.
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Ajax meeting
Arsenal are set for a meeting with Ajax in the next week to try and land a deal to sign Martinez this summer, according to the Athletic. The report claims that €50million (£43million) is the asking price of the Dutch side, with neither the Gunners or Manchester United matching that fee so far.
United stance
Manchester United are aiming to complete some signings before they fly to Bangkok on Friday and plan to finalise other deals during their tour of Thailand and Australia. That means that they could step up their interest in Arsenal target Martinez, who remains on Erik ten Hag's wish list, despite the club's move for left-back Tyrell Malacia.
United already hijacked Lyon's move for Feyenoord defender Malacia who has already completed one round of medical tests at Carrington.
According to our colleagues at the MEN, United are open to reinforcing all areas, hence the move for Malacia and Martinez despite the three left-backs already available to Ten Hag.
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Initial bid rejected
Arsenal made an initial bid of roughly €30million (£25.7million) for Martinez, according to The Athletic. The Gunners are said to have made the Argentina international a "top priority" for the summer.
However, the initial bid is said to have been rejected by the Eredivisie club, who are keen to keep hold of the defender, but the Gunners will continue to push.
United make bid
Fabrizio Romano has said that Man United have made a bid for Martinez that's better than Arsenal's proposal for the Argentinian.
He said: "Manchester United's official proposal for Lisandro Martínez is better than Arsenal's one but not enough yet. AFC are still there. #MUFC
"Man United also pushing to agree on personal terms with Lisandro - ten Hag, key factor. Lisandro will ask Ajax to leave, as he wants a PL move."
The second bid made
As per Dutch transfer guru Mike Verweij, the Gunners made a second, improved bid worth €40million (£34million) for Ajax's Player of the Season, an offer that's yet to be knocked back by the Dutch outfit. They have faced competition from United throughout, however, who remain interested in his services.
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