Ajax Star Ready to Force His Way to Manchester United This Summer

• Ajax centre-back Lisandro Martinez has set his sights on joining Manchester United this summer
• However, Ajax's failure to agree with the Red Devils over his transfer fees has led to some frustrations
• The South American ace is said to be willing to go on strike in order to force his way out of the Amsterdam-based club
• While Arsenal are interested in his services, reports suggest that the 24-year-old prefers a move to Old Trafford

Ajax star Lisandro Martinez is reportedly ready to force his way out of Ajax in order to seal a summer move to Manchester United.

Martinez has widely been linked with a switch to Old Trafford to reunite with Erik ten Hag, who was appointed United's permanent boss.

According to Daily Mail, Ajax have made it clear to the Red Devils that they need to increase their current £43million offer to £50million to stand any chance of signing the central defender.

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Ten Hag is looking to add the South American within his ranks as he looks to strengthen his current squad.

Lisandro Martinez ready to go to war with Ajax

Ajax's decision to decline United's offer is said to have slowed down Martinez's potential move to Old Trafford this summer.

The twist of events has reportedly led to some frustrations, with Martinez now willing to go to war with his club to allow him to depart.

The Mirror reports that Martinez may even refuse to continue training with the Dutch giants if they fail to reach an agreement with United over his transfer.

Sources close to the 24-year-old claim that the defender is losing patience with Ajax on the progress of his transfer.

Arsenal are also said to be monitoring the centre-back's situation at the Amsterdam-based club.

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However, Martinez is understood to be preferring a move to the Theatre of Dreams and wants the deal sealed in the next 48 hours.

Man United want Arsenal flop to replace Ronaldo

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Manchester United have reportedly identified Serge Gnabry as the ideal replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ronaldo has been linked with a move away this summer, with reports claiming the five-time Ballon d'Or winner has asked United to let him depart.

Gnabry, on the other hand, is as well said to be looking to leave Bayern Munich after he turned down a new deal with the Bavarians.