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Man United reach an agreement to sign Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez

Manchester United have confirmed that the club have reached an agreement with Ajax over a £55.3million deal for Lisandro Martinez.

The 24-year-old Argentina centre-back, who flew into the UK on Friday to complete the transfer, still needs to undergo a medical and obtain a visa.

However, United don't anticipate any problems and the deal is expected go through in the coming days.

Lisandro Martinez is heading for Old Trafford after Man United and Ajax reached an agreement
He is set to be reunited with Erik ten Hag after the pair worked together at Ajax

United will pay an initial £46.8m plus £8.5m in add-ons, making Martinez the second most expensive defender in the club's history after Harry Maguire.