According to TalkSport, the centre-back has tried to hurry along a move by submitting a transfer request.
Ajax have set a £40m price tag for the 24-year-old, who won the Eredivisie title under now-Red Devils manager Erik ten Hag last season.
The 24-year-old’s relationship with Ten Hag has bolstered confidence at Old Trafford that they can get a deal done, but the Gunners won’t give up without a fight.
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Tyrell Malacia became United’s first signing of the summer earlier this week when he arrived from Feyenoord.
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But the Red Devils have failed to complete any other deals so far, with long-running talks for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong still ongoing.
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