Barcelona targets Lisandro Martinez for January, tied to low transfer fee

Barcelona is tracking Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez as a January reinforcement for its injury-hit back line, with the move conditional on a low fee.

• Barcelona's interest in Martinez depends on signing him at a cost that fits its financial constraints, per Spanish sports reports.
• Barcelona treasurer Ferran Olivé said the club's financial surplus for January signings is only 3–4 million euros, requiring player sales for larger investments.
• Injuries to defenders Eric Garcia, Jules Koundé, Andreas Christensen and Chavi Espart depleted Barcelona's back line and reopened the search for a center-back.
• Martinez was sent off against Chelsea after receiving two yellow cards in four minutes during the second half.