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Lisandro Martinez 'has already decided his next club' - Man United told by expert to sanction deal
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Lisandro Martinez is keen on a move to Atletico Madrid in the coming months as his future at Manchester United falls apart.
That is according to experienced former Everton, Tottenham and Aston Villa scout, Bryan King, speaking exclusively to Football Insider.
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The 28-year-old's contract is due to expire next summer, with the Red Devils holding an option to extend it by one year.
Martinez was sent off as Man United lost 2-0 to Chelsea on Saturday, giving away a penalty in the process for a needless challenge on Wesley Fofana.
The defender has been slammed in the days since, especially given his criticism of those above Michael Carrick last month.
Martinez had publicly slated the likes of Jason Wilcox for their role in what has been a terrible season for the Red Devils so far, yet his own displays have left much to be desired.
'I've never rated Lisandro Martinez'
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Carrick did not even look at Martinez when he walked past him and off the pitch on Saturday.
The Argentina international left his manager out to dry, and could well have cost him his job.
Speaking after the game, however, Carrick was keen not to publicly criticise the centre-back for his error.
"He got out-jumped by [Dominic] Solanke. He gave away an own goal against Fulham. He did this against Chelsea," King told Football Insider.
"The standard of discipline has dropped dramatically, and we want to know why from these players. It's no good going on television. He wants a move to Atletico Madrid because his manager is there. An Argentinian manager.
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"I wouldn't [extend his contract]. I've never rated him as a Manchester United player anyway, and certainly not as a central defender. I don't think him and [Harry] Maguire are compatible."
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In a moment that came as a surprise to everybody watching, Carrick chose to defend Martinez after Saturday's game.
The Argentine had massively let down his boss but inexplicably continues to have his support, on a public basis at least.
"I've got no concerns about commitment at all. The dressing room is a good, good place," Carrick said after Saturday's defeat.
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"I've said it before, the commitment of the players to the club, to me, to each other is I don't question that at all. We need to play better, we can make better decisions, but commitment's not a thing at all."
