After having recruited Fabio Vieira and while waiting for Gabriel Jesus as well as possibly Raphinha, Arsenal continues its XXL transfer window and insists on a central defender. Argentinian international Lisandro Martinez is the Gunners’ priority to strengthen their rearguard.
Fifth in the Premier League last season, Arsenal can harbor frustration as the Gunners scuttled themselves at the end of the season in the race for the Champions League. However, they did not remain dejected and quickly released the powder during the summer transfer window of 2022. After the recruitment of the young Brazilian winger from São Paulo Marquinhos (19 years old) and the attacking midfielder from Porto Fabio Vieira (22 years old), the Gunners have reached an agreement with Gabriel Jesus (25) from Manchester City. Two official recruits to which is added Matt Turner (28), who arrives as a substitute goalkeeper while waiting for the Brazilian striker of the Sky Blues.
Also confident in the Raphinha dossier, the Gunners also have a prestigious track to strengthen their defense. A 24-year-old Argentinian central defender playing at Ajax Amsterdam, Lisandro Martinez is one of the Godenzonen executives. Under contract until June 2025, the one who has 7 caps with the Albiceleste and who won the last Copa América particularly caught the eye of Mikel Arteta. Fan of the player, the Spanish technician from Arsenal intends to bring an excellent raiser to strengthen his defense a little more.
Ajax Amsterdam expects €50m
After a first approach of 30 million euros rejected for the native of Gualeguay, the north London club returned to the charge recently and significantly increased their offer. According to information from the Dutch media From Telegraaf, Arsenal have increased their offer to 40 million euros including bonuses for the former Defensa y Justicia player trained at Newell’s Old Boys. An interesting figure for the player who arrived against 7 million euros in July 2019 at Ajax Amsterdam.
However, the Lancers, who are not obliged to sell, rejected this approach. Ajax Amsterdam’s position is clear. To secure the services of Lisandro Martinez, it will be necessary to pay 50 million euros without bonus. It remains to be seen whether Arsenal will align with the demands of the Dutch. Author of 36 matches this season (1 goal and 4 offerings), Lisandro Martinez has once again been invaluable for Ajax Amsterdam, with whom he was champion of the Netherlands and voted player of the season.
