Casemiro and Lisandro Martinez battle for the ball during the warm-up ahead of the Premier League match between Manchester United and Everton. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
Despite intense interest from Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid, Manchester United are planning to extend the contract of Argentine defender Lisandro Martinez rather than sell him.
According to CaughtOffside sources, both European giants are preparing to make a move for the player in the near future, which was the reason why the Red Devils accelerated their contract issues at Old Trafford in order to keep hold of the 26-year-old star defender.
Manchester United offer Lisandro Martinez a new contract
“Lisandro is a very valuable player for our team,” a club insider told CaughtOffside. He added: “We have long-term plans for him and we aim to achieve them by extending his contract.”
Martinez's recent performances for Manchester United and his crucial role at centre-back have reinforced the club's commitment to him.
It is precisely that area of the pitch where Ruben Amorim's side have struggled this season, and for most of 23/24 under Erik Ten Hag.
If not Injuries mean neither manager can ever have a stable pairLoss of form to one or both foundations made life equally difficult.
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At least with the courtship of Los Blancos and Paris Saint-Germain, the focus at United has increased and has clearly seen a concerted effort from the club not to let the Argentine escape their clutches.
There is no indication from the player's camp that he has any interest in a move in any case, although when players like Real Madrid come calling – especially South American players – they can be difficult to turn down.
Was Martinez tempted to swap Manchester for Madrid? Gleason Bremer Currently injured, the Premier League club were chasing him last April and he could be a target again next summer.
