Manchester United may now consider a late opportunity to acquire Lisandro Martinez, a player valued at £25 million, who has experienced two instances of being elbowed.

Manchester United may now consider a late opportunity to acquire Lisandro Martinez, a player valued at £25 million, who has experienced two instances of being elbowed.

As the transfer deadline approaches on Monday evening, Manchester United is poised to engage in significant activity regarding both incoming and outgoing transfers.

Marcus Rashford is nearing a loan transfer to Aston Villa following his exclusion from the squad by Ruben Amorim, who has publicly scrutinised the England international’s commitment during training sessions.

TBR Football reports that Manchester United is also seeking to transfer Casemiro prior to the closure of the transfer window, following their successful loan of Antony to Real Betis, which resulted in a reduction of 84% of his salary. According to The Athletic, Manchester United is contemplating a last-minute acquisition of Leon Bailey from Aston Villa.

Manchester United may acquire the services of Aston Villa’s player wearing the number 31 jersey. Leon Bailey Laurie Whitwell has reported that the Red Devils are currently observing the Jamaica international in anticipation of the transfer deadline on February 3rd. Additionally, Bayern Munich’s No. 39, Mathys Tel, remains a viable option.

Chelsea, Number 18 Christopher Nkunku is an additional candidate under consideration by Manchester United, as Amorim seeks to find replacements for Rashford and Antony.

Bailey has achieved a total of 21 goals and contributed 23 assists in 135 appearances for Aston Villa since his transfer from Bayer Leverkusen for £25 million in August 2021. Leon Bailey publicly condemned Lisandro Martinez for delivering two elbow strikes against him.

Should Manchester United proceed with the acquisition of the 27-year-old player, the initial atmosphere at Carrington may be somewhat uncomfortable. Bailey expressed criticism towards Lisandro Martinez following an incident in November 2022, during which the Argentine international elbowed the Jamaican player in a match that Aston Villa ultimately won 3-1.

This marked Emery’s inaugural match at the helm of the Villans, following his appointment to succeed Steven Gerrard. Bailey expressed on X (formerly known as Twitter): ”

I am exceedingly disappointed with the officiating today; I was momentarily unable to breathe after being elbowed twice in the ribs.” The linesman proceeded to assert that I ought not to make any comments, as I was engaging in the same behaviour towards Martinez.

At times, I find it difficult to comprehend the rationale behind the implementation of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system. “Shaking my head.” At this juncture, the duo may potentially become teammates should Manchester United intensify their interest.