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Ajax are bracing for new offers from Manchester United and Arsenal for Lisandro Martinez with both sides entering a bidding war... as the Dutch outfit hold out for £43m for the wantaway defender

Ajax are expecting new offers from Manchester United and Arsenal for centre-back Lisandro Martinez.

The Dutch club want £43million for their Argentine centre back with Arsenal and United now battling for his signature and both sides looking to wrap up the transfer as they prepare to embark on pre-season tours.

Ajax directors Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and Gerry Hamstra were in London at the weekend to discuss the deal with United - who matched Arsenal's £38m bid but offered a structure that guaranteed them more cash.

United boss Erik ten Hag is interested in the defender
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta is also keen to bring the Argentine to the Emirates

United boss Erik ten Hag (L) and Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta (R) are both keen on the defender

The Argentine has asked to leave the Eredivisie club and is keen to try his luck in the Premier League.