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Manchester United agree deal to sign Martinez from Ajax -report

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February 1, 2022 Argentina's Lisandro Martinez celebrates after the match REUTERS

Manchester United have reached a deal with Eredivisie champions Ajax Amsterdam to sign Argentine central defender Lisandro Martinez for 45 million pounds ($53 million), the BBC reported on Saturday.

The report added that Martinez has flown to Manchester to undergo a medical prior to his move.

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