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Why Erik ten Hag is DESPERATE to sign Lisandro Martinez: The Ajax star is renowned for his ball-playing skills and has earned the nickname the 'Argentine Butcher' with his ferocious displays

Manchester United look to be finally getting their man as a deal for Ajax centre-back Lisandro Martinez has moved a step closer.

United appear to have a clear path to landing the 24-year-old after Arsenal cooled their interest in the Argentine, with Ajax accepting the Old Trafford club's £46million offer.

Martinez is set to be reunited with Erik ten Hag and could become United's third signing of a frustrating and protracted transfer window so far.

The defender is one of his former manager's top targets and could bolster a United backline that shipped more goals than relegated Burnley in the Premier League last season.