Arsenal could sign ‘four players’ for £40m after journalist’s update – Campbell
Kevin Campbell has claimed Arsenal could sign four players for the price of one in Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former Gunners and Everton striker said the 24-year-old can play as a centre-back, left centre-back, left-back and holding midfielder.
The Guardian‘s Sam Dean claimed (29 June) that Arsenal are moving quickly to sign Martinez, whom Man United manager Erik ten Hag is a big admirer of.
Arsenal’s latest offer for the Argentina international is said to be worth around £35million with another £5million in add-ons.
Martinez’s contract at the Johan Cruijff ArenA runs until the end of June 2025.
When asked by Football Insider what the versatile defender would bring to the Emirates next season, Campbell said: “Martinez can play centre-back, left centre-back in a three, left-back and in holding midfield.
“That is four players rolled into one and he can play each position as well as the other.
“He is also a left-footer which makes a massive difference. He is good on the ball, an Argentina international with a great nickname – ‘The Butcher’. It sounds just about right.
“He is the type of character Arsenal need in their ranks.
“If you think about it, £35million is not a lot of money when you consider that he is an Argentina international.
“He will be a good addition if they can get this deal done.”
In other news, a pundit has claimed Arsenal will be ‘looking into’ deal for Gabriel Jesus ally with announcement lined up.