Manchester United are on the verge of completing their third summer deal after agreeing a £45million deal for Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez with Ajax.
United manager Erik ten Hag was keen to reunite with the 24-year-old, whom he signed for Ajax in 2019.
The Dutch club were reluctant to let Martinez go, but United boss Richard Arnold and director of football John Murtough pushed the deal forward when they visited Amsterdam last week.
Martinez prefers to play on the left flank of two central defenders and Ten Hag seemed to plan his squad selection for his arrival against Melbourne Victory on Friday, as he moved Captain Harry Maguire from his normal role on the left to the right.
Martinez has flown to Manchester for a medical and to handle the rest of the elements of the transfer, including applying for a visa.
He is seen as unlikely to fly to Australia to take part in United’s current tour and instead join forces with his new team-mates when they return to England on July 24.
It’s been a busy few days for United’s recruitment staff.
They confirmed on Friday Christian Eriksen had signed a three-year contract as efforts continue Lure Frenkie de Jong to Old Trafford from Barcelona.
Dutch full-back Tyrell Malacia was her first summer signing at the beginning of the month.
