Manchester United agree £45M fee to sign defender Lisandro Martinez from Ajax

Lisandro Martinez is set to become Manchester United's third signing of the summer after the Red Devils agreed a £45m fee with Ajax, according to reports.
After a prolonged chase for the Argentina international centre back, United now appear to have got their man.
Arsenal were heavily-linked with the 24-year-old in the opening weeks of the transfer window, but bowed out once United's interest became known.
New United manager Erik ten Hag - the former Ajax boss - had prioritised the signing of Martinez.
Martinez, a left-sided defender, reportedly travelled to Manchester on Friday evening ahead of a medical and other formalities necessary to complete his transfer. He is expected to sign on a five-year contract worth around £120,000-a-week.
The tactical and physical flexibility of Martinez will give Ten Hag more options in his first season at Old Trafford. Martinez, though usually a centre back, can also play at left-back and as a defensive midfielder.
United legend Rio Ferdinand was delighted at the apparently imminent signing, saying "the more I've looked into him and the vibes and the stories I'm hearing and the mutterings from different people – it gets better".
However, Ferdinand did raise potential concerns over Martinez's size and speed. "He is very aggressive, physical and can play. His question marks are his height and his pace - they are the only two."
Although not a guaranteed starter for Argentina, Martinez has won seven caps since making his international debut in 2019. Martinez was a squad member as the Albiceleste won the Copa America last year, and was an unused substitute when they claimed the 2022 Finalissima against Italy earlier this year.