Man Utd prepare to submit bid to sign Íñigo Martínez

manchester united They are reportedly planning to submit an offer to sign. Barcelona defender Íñigo Martínez, according to Spanish media Transfers.

The Red Devils have been exploring the possibility of strengthening the LCB position since last summer. They initially tried to buy Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite in the latest transfer window presenting two official proposals worth up to £50 million.

But the Merseyside club ultimately did not allow his departure before the deadline. United are said to still be interested in buying him and could rekindle their interest next year.

However, Everton want a lot of money for him and the player also has other possible suitors. Therefore, acquiring him will not be easy for Rubén Amorim's men, so it seems that they are also considering alternative options in case they fail to sign Branthwaite.

Transfers Man Utd have shown interest in signing Martínez and have been closely monitoring his situation in Barcelona before carrying out a possible operation.

Martínez to Manchester United

The player's current contract is set to expire at the end of this season and the Blaugrana have been struggling to reach a new deal with him. Now, the interest of the 'red devils' has complicated the matter.

The possibility of signing the Spaniard for free is attractive for the signing first division champions and are willing to present him with an offer if he leaves the Catalan giant.

Lisandro Martínez is the only left centre-back United currently have at their disposal. Thus, although Amorim has been making many changes in each game in his starting eleven, the Argentine continues to play regularly.

But the South American has not been at his best in recent times and there are question marks over his defensive ability, although he is one of the best defenders in the world with the ball at his feet. Therefore, signing an upgrade would be the right decision next year.

The 33-year-old has been a key player in Hansi Flick's starting XI this season. But United are looking to build a squad that can compete for big prizes in the future and the Barcelona star would not be the right choice to reinforce the defense due to his age. Therefore, Man Utd would be better off exploring other options.