Overview
- Reports say Barcelona view Martínez as a left‑sided centre‑back option for the summer and sources close to the club are privately confident a deal could be possible at around €55m.
- Manchester United’s message to intermediaries is that Martínez is not for sale, and there have been no offers or formal negotiations reported.
- Martínez is under contract until 2027, with United holding a one‑year extension option that strengthens their bargaining position.
- Transfermarkt lists his value near €35m, while multiple reports suggest United would seek roughly €55m, reflecting his form and fit for Barcelona’s style.
- The summer is seen as the decision point, with his injury record, INEOS’s focus on financial sustainability, United’s defensive depth, and the pending permanent coaching appointment all weighing on any move.