Barcelona impose key transfer condition to sign Manchester United’s Lisandro Martinez in January

Barcelona impose key transfer condition to sign Manchester United’s Lisandro Martinez in January It is known that Barcelona are monitoring Lisandro Martinez’s situation at Manchester United, but any attempt to sign the Argentine defender in January would depend on securing a financially affordable deal, according to a report from SPORT . As reported before, the centre-back remains on sporting director Deco’s radar as the Catalan club considers strengthening its defence.  However, Barcelona’s limited financial flexibility means they are unwilling to make a substantial investment, even with injuries creating an urgent need for additional options in Hansi Flick’s squad. Barcelona monitor Lisandro Martinez amid defensive injuries Barcelona’s defensive problems have increased the importance of finding reinforcements ahead of the winter transfer window.  Injuries to Eric Garcia, Jules Kounde, Andreas Christensen and Xavi Espart have left Flick with several players unavailable, placing greater pressure on the options who remain fit. Barcelona are monitoring Lisandro Martinez. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Martinez is one of the defenders being considered, with his experience at Manchester United and international level making him an option for the sporting department.  However, it is crucial to note that interest alone does not mean Barcelona are prepared to pursue the transfer at any price. In fact, the club’s position is that Martinez would only become a realistic target if the operation could be completed at a low cost. Manchester United contract situation could influence deal The defender’s contractual situation creates an opportunity for Barcelona.  This is because Martinez’s current agreement with Manchester United expires at the end of the season, and there are indications that an extension is not progressing. Barcelona will only sign Lisandro Martinez if he leaves at low cost. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images) That could leave United facing a decision over his future rather than risk losing him without a transfer fee.  As such, a January sale would allow the Premier League club to recover some value, while Barcelona could potentially secure an experienced centre-back without committing to a major transfer fee. However, the situation is dependent on United’s willingness to negotiate.  Barcelona would need the English club to accept terms that fit within their financial limitations, rather than pay a premium for a player they could potentially pursue under different circumstances later.