Barcelona Reloads Pursuit for Lisandro

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17/10/26 18:30:00

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FC Barcelona has reactivated its interest in signing Lisandro Martínez, the center-back from Manchester United, after his controversial statements following the match against Atlético de Madrid. Barcelona's next transfer target is a left-sided center-back.

Market sources reported on October 15, 2026 that Barcelona's sports management sees the Argentine as a market opportunity as his contract expires in June 2027, and they are willing to propose a direct exchange for Alejandro Balde to ease negotiations with the English club.

The FC Barcelona Proposal with Alejandro Balde

FC Barcelona's board is considering offering Alejandro Balde, a left-back previously sought after by Manchester United, to lower the costs of the 28-year-old defender. The Argentine international's profile has the direct approval of Hansi Flick, who is looking for a quality left-footed player to bolster the defense alongside academy graduate Pau Cubarsí.

The Catalan club's sporting director has had positive reports on the player for several seasons, believing his ball-playing abilities align with the playing style at Barcelona.

⚡️Lisandro Martinez's Manchester United future in doubt: he doesn't want club to exercise the extra year (2028) option & club has serious reservations ➕Sanction likely to be addressed today ➕Spain as LM's ideal destination @lauriewhitwell @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/y5EFUfK7Tq

— Mario Cortegana (@MarioCortegana) October 15, 2026

Lisandro Martinez's Conflict at Manchester United and Internal Sanctions

The central defender's future at Old Trafford is uncertain after his harsh words against sports director Jason Wilcox following a 2-0 defeat to Atlético de Madrid in the Champions League. Despite Manchester United having the unilateral option to extend his contract until June 2028, the player doesn't intend to activate it due to a lack of salary increment since the 2022-23 season when they won the World Cup.

Public criticisms towards the board prompted a response from co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and CEO Omar Berrada, leading to disciplinary proceedings that will result in a fine for the defender before the Leeds United match.

Argentinian Player's Preference for Joining LaLiga

Martinez's close circle confirms that Spain is his favored destination if he leaves the English club for good. Despite issuing a statement clarifying that his remarks stemmed from frustration after 5 winless matches, relations with Manchester United's top brass remain strained.

FC Barcelona's financial capacity to cover his wages in 2027 will be crucial to advance talks between both clubs. The technical department at FC Barcelona will closely monitor Martinez's performances for Manchester United in the last quarter of 2026.

If Manchester United's board opts not to extend his contract early next year and the Argentine maintains his stance, FC Barcelona will officially propose the exchange for Alejandro Balde at the beginning of the upcoming year.

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