Ineos willing to shockingly accept £48m offer for United star who was rock solid vs. Spurs – report

Manchester United secured their fourth consecutive win under Michael Carrick, beating Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 at Old Trafford. The main takeaway from the match was the ease with which Manchester United controlled the game. In this respect, Lisandro Martinez’s on-ball qualities played a significant role. Martinez consistently pushed forward and operated between the lines, while also making several crucial defensive interventions. Barcelona are keen on Lisandro Martinez Lisandro Martinez is regarded as one of the best ball-playing centre-backs in Europe, and his technical ability has made him an attractive option for Barcelona, who are a possession-focused side. According to CaughtOffside, United are “facing transfer interest” in Martinez from Barcelona. The Argentina international’s contract at Old Trafford is set to expire in the summer of 2027, which has led to “growing murmurings of uncertainty” about his future. The report states: “There’s no panic inside Old Trafford just yet, but his fine form has inevitably caught the eye of a few clubs, with Barcelona the only confirmed suitor we can mention for the moment.” Barcelona believe Martinez could be open to the move Barcelona, who have already convinced Marcus Rashford to take a pay cut to secure a permanent move to Camp Nou, are “privately” confident of luring Martinez. It is added: “Of course United won’t want to sell and we can probably expect a contract offer to become a more serious conversation some time in the near future, but privately there are those close to Barcelona who suspect the truth is more along the lines that a deal could be done for the right price.” SeasonInjury TypeFromToDays OutMatches Missed 2024/25Cruciate ligament injury03 Feb 202501 Jan 2026333 days43 2024/25Back problems23 Nov 202425 Nov 20243 days1 2023/24Foot injury21 Sep 202304 Jan 2024106 days26 2023/24Knee injury04 Feb 202429 Mar 202455 days10 2023/24Calf strain02 Apr 202401 May 202430 days6 2022/23Metatarsal fracture14 Apr 202330 Jun 202378 days14 Furthermore, it is understood United’s asking price for Martinez could be in the region of €55 million (£47.8m).  Martinez is arguably the best centre-back at United. However, the 28-year-old’s injury record is poor, to say the least. As such, the club’s hierarchy might be tempted to sanction a significant sale. Feature image Carl Recine via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Vishal Singh Vishal has worked in the football media industry for over six years, planning, writing, and editing content for several major outlets, including North Star Network. Vishal has a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Delhi University. Currently a writer at The Peoples Person, he covers Manchester United — a club he has been religiously following and supporting since 2012. Vishal also manages a leading MUFC fan page, The Red Devils, on Facebook with over a million likes. Big fan of ball-playing centre-backs and Harry Maguire’s knee-slide celebration!