Lisandro Martinez could leave Man United next summerImago
**[Lisandro Martinez](/player/lisandro-martinez) should leave [Manchester United](/club/manchester-united) in January and the club should ensure a deal is done well ahead of the transfer window opening.**
The 28-year-old's current terms will expire at the end of the season, although the Red Devils do have an option to extend them by an additional year.
Clubs in La Liga are said to be interested in a potential move for the defender in January, which could be the last chance to get money for him.
Martinez joined Man United from Ajax in 2022 and initially looked to be a fantastic signing, but injuries have been common and severe in the seasons since.
The Argentina international's future was already in doubt amid his contract situation, but his recent comments have only increased the chances of an impending departure.
Martinez took aim at the Man United hierarchy following defeat against Atletico Madrid earlier this month, directly criticising director of football Jason Wilcox and the summer transfer business.
For all of the problems at Old Trafford that go far beyond the manager and the players, there is certainly still action needed.
Many of the current crop have remained at Man United for several years, consistently failing to produce a return on the fees paid for them.
Yet despite the constant chain of disappointment, every transfer window seems to go by without any real change.
If Man United are to ever recover, that cycle must change immediately, and it can start with the departure of Martinez.
The Argentine's passion was refreshing when he first arrived at Old Trafford, but the years have seen him fall into the same category as many of his teammates.
With his contract set to expire next summer, Man United have the perfect chance to kick start their rebuild and gain some ground on the wage bill.
Several other Man United players could well follow Martinez out of the door next summer.
Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw will also see their contracts expire if new terms are not agreed upon.
The same can be said of Bruno Fernandes, who could well be set to end his stay at Old Trafford despite attempts to renew his deal.
Discussions will also take place over Diogo Dalot, Noussair Mazraoui, Mason Mount and Marcus Rashford, who all will have just one year remaining on their deals.
Next summer, Man United have an opportunity to enact a long-awaited clear out - they must take it.