Overview
- Barça sent a representative to La Bombonera to watch Lisandro Martínez play the full 90 minutes for Argentina on Nov. 13, according to multiple reports.
- The club views Martínez as a candidate for immediate defensive cover in January but has not opened formal talks or made an offer.
- Published accounts conflict on Martínez’s contract, with some saying it ends this season and others reporting a deal through 2027 with a one-year club option, complicating any approach.
- Recent on- and off-field issues for Martínez, including public criticism of Manchester United’s hierarchy and a reported altercation on a team flight, have increased scrutiny of his future at Old Trafford.
- Barcelona’s limited financial headroom and reported interest from Atlético Madrid and Serie A clubs mean a January move is uncertain and could prompt Manchester United to evaluate or protect the player’s value.