An insight into why Arsenal are keen on Ajax’s Lisandro Martinez has been provided on Tuesday.
Argentine Martinez is currently playing at Ajax, where he has long showcased both his technical prowess with the ball and ability in the tackle – skills required by most modern defenders.
Martinez is also left-footed and is more than capable of playing as a left-back if required.
This has made Martinez a very desirable target in the 2022 summer transfer window, with Manchester United, now headed up by ex-Ajax boss Erik ten Hag, one of the main names linked with the South American.
However, in recent days, it appears as though Arsenal are the side most interested, with it reported on Monday that the Gunners had made a bid of £34m for the stopper:
Arsenal have increased their bid for Lisandro Martínez to £34million as they look to beat Manchester United to the signing of the Ajax centre back https://t.co/8GCvJAF59N
— Times Sport (@TimesSport) June 27, 2022
Now, Caught Offside have shed some light on why Arsenal are so keen to land Martinez, reporting that there are major concerns about Kieran Tierney’s injury record, leading the club to believe they need another player in to cover.
And as Martinez can play at left-back, he fits that role.
This is also why #AFC are going all out for Ajax’s Martinez.
There are major concerns about Tierney’s injury record. No plans to sell but club believe they need another in to cover.#AFC have wanted new left-sided full-back since last year ?#CFC also working to sell Alonso. https://t.co/2Na5fzTgJS
— CaughtOffside (@caughtoffside) June 28, 2022
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