From Italy: Five Champions League clubs now in race for £57m United star who 'wants out' in 2027

As things stand, it looks nailed-on that he'll be on his way out in 2027, though it remains to be seen whether it will be in the winter or the summer. However, the club do have the option of activating a one-year extension, which they may opt to do in order to secure a fee from his departure.

Alternatively, United could pursue a January sale. Ashley Young on Lisandro Martinez: "If I was the manager at the club or if I was one of the owners, I'd be looking at January and saying, 'get him out now'.

Because he's not bringing anything to the football club. In the meantime, he will be absent for Sunday's clash with Aston Villa due to his sending-off last time out against Chelsea.

The 28-year-old was alsodropped for Tuesday's UCL tie at home to Roma, but came off the bench in the 75th minute to replace Ayden Heaven. Although he was as passionate as the rest of the squad when United completed their emphatic turnaround, Manchester Evening News journalist Tyrone Marshall said this week that the centre-back'wants out'.

😡 Lisandro Martinez has become a sulking liability having been Man United's most important player |#MUFC 🗣️@TyMarshall_MEN"Martinez wants out and United should facilitate that in January. Isabel, 25, is a football writer who has previously gained experience in the industry as the editor of Stretty News, along with work on Caught Offside, Last Word on Football and Give Me Sport.

She is now the editor of UtdReport.