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La Liga giants Atletico Madrid and Barcelona are keeping tabs on the contract situation of Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez.
The Argentine has had a poor campaign with the Red Devils thus far. He has also been at odds with the hierarchy over player investment.
His current deal expires in June next year, but United have the option to prolong his stay for another 12 months, which they will activate.
It is now claimed that Atletico and Barcelona are closely monitoring him and could make an approach for his services when the season ends.
A mid-season exit appears unlikely on the cards with United's poor league position, but the club could open the door for a summer exit.
The Red Devils are still planning to sign a potential successor to Martinez and have their sights on landing Fulham's Calvin Bassey this winter.
Bassey is in a similar contract situation as Martinez, and could be sold in January amid his reluctance to pen a new deal with the Cottagers.
Written by Sri Aswin
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