Pundit reveals one big reason Arsenal will defeat United for signature of Ajax star Lisandro Martinez
 Manchester United are expected to lose out to Arsenal in the race to capture Lisandro Martinez during the summer transfer window.
According to reports, the main reason is because of concerns over the Ajax defender’s height.
Arsenal have already told Ajax that they are willing to pay €30 million (£25.8 million) for the versatile Argentine this summer.
United have yet to make an approach, but according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, the 24-year-old may not fit their physical standards for a defensive role.
“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.
“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 are focusing on Frenkie de Jong and Christian Eriksen, there may also be concerns if Lisandro Martinez is tall enough for the left centre-back role because I don’t know of Manchester United looking to do what Arsenal would like, which is to use him at left-back as well.
“As things stand, I think Arsenal is the most probable destination for Lisandro Martinez, who is said to be keen on a move but this could have twists and turns with a number of clubs admiring such a good player.”
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Pundit reveals one big reason Arsenal will defeat United for signature of Ajax star Lisandro Martinez
