Jurrien Timber vs Lisandro Martinez: comparing 2 Man United-linked Ajax centre-backs

Manchester United's talks with Jurrien Timber have stalled due to the player's unwillingness to switch clubs ahead of the 2022 World Cup.

The Red Devils have switched their attention to Lisandro Martinez, a fellow Ajax centre-back who beat Timber to the Player of the Season award last season.

Let's take a closer look at how the defenders compare in key areas as Erik ten Hag grows more desperate in his attempts to sign a new centre-back ahead of the 2022/23 season.

Timber vs Martinez per 90 minutes, Ajax 2021/22

Tackles: 2.4 — 2

Interceptions: 1.7 — 1.9

Fouls: 0.8 — 0.9

Clearances: 1.4 — 2.8

Aerials duels won: 1.5 — 3.3

Long balls completed: 1.7 — 5.4