Martinez has caught the north London club’s eye, as they view the centre-back as a player who can compete with Gabriel for a starting spot and provide cover at left-back.
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But the Argentina international’s price tag could be about to shoot up further after De Telegraaf reported that United have entered the race.
The Red Devils, who are yet to make a signing this summer, are preparing a bid that Ajax can’t refuse in their hunt for defensive reinforcements.
The 24-year-old was a regular under United boss Erik ten Hag last season, making 36 appearances in all competitions before missing the final two months of the season through injury.
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He has another three years remaining on his deal in Amsterdam, having penned an extension last October, and he’s valued at €32m on the Transfermarkt portal.
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Most of United’s focus so far this summer has been on strengthening the midfield following the departures of Paul Pogba, Nemanja Matic and Juan Mata at the end of their contracts.
Alasdair Mackenzie is a freelance journalist based in Rome, and a FourFourTwo contributor since 2015. When not pulling on the FFT shirt, he can be found at Reuters, The Times and the i. An Italophile since growing up on a diet of Football Italia on Channel 4, he now counts himself among thousands of fans sharing a passion for Ross County and Lazio.
