Overview
- Spanish outlet Fichajes is cited across reports saying Barcelona have identified the left-footed centre-back as a priority for Hansi Flick.
- The Catalan club are reportedly targeting a fee close to €30m with a plan to move after this summer’s World Cup if talks advance.
- Martínez is contracted through 2027, and Manchester United can activate a 12-month extension that would reinforce their negotiating leverage.
- Coverage describes United as unlikely sellers given his value to the squad, and neither club has announced an official bid or negotiations.
- Reports note a significant injury record over the past three years, even as past displays earned high-profile praise, including from Pep Guardiola.