Martinez’s future at Man Utd in doubt – Thursday’s gossip
Lisandro Martinez’s future at Manchester United is uncertain after he criticised the club’s hierarchy, with doubts over whether his contract will be extended beyond next summer. The gossip round-up also links the club with Newcastle winger Bazoumana Toure and names potential alternatives to Michael Carrick as manager.
Getafe are reportedly exploring how to meet Jadon Sancho’s salary demands for a possible free transfer. Other stories say Liverpool hope to sign 18-year-old Gilberto Mora in January, Leeds fear Tarik Muharemovic may leave next summer, and Barcelona are monitoring Nicolo Tresoldi; Real Madrid’s Jose Mourinho has backed Endrick to succeed at the club, while Vitor Pereira is seeking a Premier League return.
- Martinez’s Manchester United future is uncertain.
- Getafe are interested in signing Jadon Sancho.
- Liverpool hope to land Gilberto Mora in January.
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Manchester United is one of England’s biggest football clubs, with a hierarchy of senior executives and a manager responsible for the team. Lisandro Martinez is an Argentine defender who joined the club in 2022; his contract runs until next summer, with an option to extend it by a further year.
Footballers’ contracts shape whether clubs can keep, sell or recruit players, and high-profile players’ public criticism can add to uncertainty about their relationship with a club. The other names in this round-up are players or managers linked with several clubs, where reported interest does not necessarily mean a deal will happen.