Manchester United ace emerges as Barcelona’s most attainable defensive target for January
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5-second readBarcelona could find an opportunity to strengthen their defence in the uncertainty surrounding Lisandro Martinez’s future at Manchester United.
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Barcelona could find an opportunity to strengthen their defence in the uncertainty surrounding Lisandro Martinez’s future at Manchester United. According to SPORT, the Argentine international has emerged as the most attainable option for the Blaugrana for January, with the Premier League club potentially willing to negotiate his departure before his contract expires in June 2027.
At 28, Martinez offers experience at the highest level, and the possibility of negotiating a reduced transfer fee make the World Cup winner particularly appealing to the Catalans as they search for defensive reinforcements.
Moreover, his relationship with Manchester United’s hierarchy has deteriorated, which could help the club in their pursuit. Martinez’s future has become a talking point following his public criticism of Manchester United’s recruitment strategy.
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- Barca Universal ↗
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- Clubs covered
- Manchester United, Barcelona
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