Man Utd AGREE £46m Lisandro Martinez transfer after Ajax accept second bid for defender

MANCHESTER UNITED have had a £46million bid accepted by Ajax for defender Lisandro Martinez, according to reports.

The Red Devils are keen to reunite the centre-back with his former boss Erik ten Hag.

Arsenal were also interested in the Argentine, but United are now well ahead in the race to secure his signature.

According to , the Red Devils have finally agreed upon a £46m fee with Ajax.

Their report adds that Martinez could join United's pre-season tour of Australia over the weekend, after being excluded from Ajax training this morning.

The Gunners had previously opened the bidding at £34m, while Man United's first offer was worth around £40m.

Martinez reportedly turned down Arsenal's advances as he wants to move to Old Trafford - with personal terms not expected to be an issue.

Former Man United keeper Edwin van der Sar, who is Ajax's chief executive, is said to have played a significant role in his old club's swoop for Martinez.

According to talkSPORT's , Ajax could look to replace Martinez with Rangers ace Calvin Bassey.

The seemingly imminent arrival of Martinez at Old Trafford will provide more competition for Harry Maguire - although the England ace will continue as Red Devils skipper for the upcoming season.

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Martinez worked under Ten Hag for three years at Ajax.

Together the pair won two Eredivisie titles and a KNVB Cup.

Martinez, 24, is set to become Man United's second summer signing, following the £13m signing of left-back Tyrell Malacia from Feyenoord.

Christian Eriksen is also on the brink of signing, having agreed to a three-year contract after snubbing Brentford.

Ten Hag remains desperate to sign Barcelona's former Ajax starlet Frenkie de Jong.

United have this morning reportedly agreed a £63m fee with Barca, potentially rising to £72m with add-ons.

But they still face a battle to convince De Jong to move to Old Trafford.

The Dutchman, 25, is believed to be reluctant to leave the Catalan giants, despite their financial woes.