<p>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.</p>.<p>The report added that Martinez has flown to Manchester to undergo a medical prior to his move.</p>.<p>The 24-year-old, who can also play in midfield, would be manager Erik ten Hag's third signing following the arrivals of Dutch left back Tyrell Malacia and Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen.</p>.<p>He was a key figure for Ajax last season, making 36 appearances in all competitions and helping them to the league title and a runners-up finish in the Dutch Cup.</p>.<p>Ten Hag managed Martinez for three seasons at Ajax after the player moved to the Netherlands from Argentine side Defensa y Justicia in May 2019. Martinez made 118 appearances in all for the Dutch club.</p>.<p>Capped seven times by Argentina, he would bolster United's defence, which conceded 57 goals last term - the most among the top six.</p>.<p>He could also give the manager an extra option in midfield after the departures of Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic.</p>.<p>United, currently on their pre-season tour in Australia, finished sixth last season. They open the new campaign at home to Brighton & Hove Albion on Aug. 7.</p>
<p>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.</p>.<p>The report added that Martinez has flown to Manchester to undergo a medical prior to his move.</p>.<p>The 24-year-old, who can also play in midfield, would be manager Erik ten Hag's third signing following the arrivals of Dutch left back Tyrell Malacia and Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen.</p>.<p>He was a key figure for Ajax last season, making 36 appearances in all competitions and helping them to the league title and a runners-up finish in the Dutch Cup.</p>.<p>Ten Hag managed Martinez for three seasons at Ajax after the player moved to the Netherlands from Argentine side Defensa y Justicia in May 2019. Martinez made 118 appearances in all for the Dutch club.</p>.<p>Capped seven times by Argentina, he would bolster United's defence, which conceded 57 goals last term - the most among the top six.</p>.<p>He could also give the manager an extra option in midfield after the departures of Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic.</p>.<p>United, currently on their pre-season tour in Australia, finished sixth last season. They open the new campaign at home to Brighton & Hove Albion on Aug. 7.</p>