Erik ten Hag adamant 'ferocious' Lisandro Martinez will bring 'attitude' to Man Utd camp
dailystar.co.ukManchester United have reportedly made a £39.6million bid for Ajax star Lisandro Martinez - with Erik ten Hag pushing the club to get a deal done.Ten Hag spent the last three seasons working with the versatile Argentina international and wants a reunion with him at Old Trafford.
According to The Mirror, the Dutchman believes he will bring 'attitude' to the underperforming United squad as he is a 'ferocious competitor', despite standing at just 5'9" tall.So United have made their move as they look to beat Premier League rivals Arsenal to his signature.
The Gunners have had a £34m offer for Martinez rejected already.READ MORE: Man Utd line up Dybala as Ronaldo replacement in second transfer blow to ArsenalAjax are looking to receive £43million for the 24-year-old, who can play in defence or in midfield.
United are said to have put an initial sum of £35.3m on the table, with the rest of their package paid in add-ons.Those extra payments are guaranteed, so the bid isn't far off the asking price which had been set to scare off potential suitors as the Eredivisie club don't want to sell.United fans - which defender do you want this summer?
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