Barcelona consider Lisandro Martinez a ‘realistic target’ as the club look to strengthen in central defence.
The Spanish champions are eyeing reinforcements in central defence ahead of the January transfer window, having been blighted by defensive absentees this season.
Martinez is considered an attainable target, given his contract situation and unrest at Old Trafford. The Argentina international is out of contract at Manchester United in the summer and unsettled at the club, following recent criticism of the club’s owners and investment.
Speaking after the defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League last month, Martinez said: “We did a fantastic season last season and now we expect more from the top, more players to compete because many teams bring many players as well,” Martinez told Amazon Prime Video.
“I expect more [investment]. 100%. I expect more from our technical director [Jason Wilcox].
“I have to be honest, as players we have to do more but it is also important when you make a strong squad to be ready for this kind of night.”
Barcelona are hoping to secure his signature in a low-cost deal, with Ekrem Konur reporting that the Catalans value his leadership and ability on the ball, as the club hunt a left-sided centre-back.
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