Premier League rivals Arsenal are keen on signing Ajax and Argentina star Lisandro Martinez this summer
The 24 year old centre-back, who was named Ajax Player of the Year, is also a transfer target for Manchester United.
Martinez is valued at around £43million by Ajax and Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is keen on signing the Argentine centre-back.
Manchester United switched attention to Martinez after Jurrien Timber opted to stay at Ajax
However, instead of joining Manchester United this summer
According to Dutch publication De Telegraaf, Arsenal have made a second offer to Ajax for defender Lisandro Martinez.
Having had an initial bid of €25 million rejected, the Gunners have now proposed a package worth €40 million
Despite interest in signing Martinez, Manchester United are yet to submit an offer for the 24 year old defender.
The Red Devils are currently focusing efforts on a deal to sign Frankie de Jong from Barcelona
Meanwhile, according to The Mirror, Ajax have told Manchester United that the Red Devils must choose between signing Antony or Martinez this summer.
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