United in talks with Lisandro Martinez as boss Erik ten Hag seeks ‘proactivity’

Erik ten Hag continues to prepare for the new season (Sakchai Lalit/AP)

Manchester United are in talks to sign Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez as new manager Erik ten Hag continues to drill the side in his proactive, pressing football on the other side of the world.

The Dutchman is charged with overseeing a rebuild at Old Trafford after the Red Devils finished a chastening season sixth, with their lowest ever Premier League points tally.