Manchester United are reportedly preparing to hold talks with Lisandro Martinez in the coming weeks as the club considers the defender’s future at Old Trafford.

According to the Manchester Evening News on Monday, November 2, 2026, the discussions are expected to cover four areas. Martinez’s attitude, recent performances, future at the club and contract situation.

Martinez is in the final year of his deal, but United have the option to extend it by another 12 months. According to the Manchester Evening News on Monday, November 2, 2026, club officials want to look at every option, including using that extension or letting him leave when his contract ends at the close of the season.

The past few weeks have been far from smooth for the defender. Last month, he criticised the club’s hierarchy after a 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid, saying there had not been enough investment in the squad. This came even though United signed Carlos Baleba, Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos in the summer. He later defended his comments but did not apologise.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the club wants to speak directly with Martinez’s representatives before deciding whether to activate that option, allow him to leave or keep him at Old Trafford.

The defender is also attracting interest from several clubs. Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Como, Inter Milan and Roma have all been linked with a possible move.

Barcelona are reportedly considering Martinez as one of their defensive options because of injuries affecting several players in that position. However, a move could depend on whether the Catalan club can secure him at a relatively low cost.

For now, United are expected to assess the situation before making a decision. The upcoming discussions could help determine whether Martinez remains part of the club’s plans beyond this season.