In-demand Anthony Martial must leave Manchester United in order to salvage his career

Tom Biggs 17:44 24/07/2018
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  • With the World Cup finished, the summer transfer window is now starting to heat up, as managers look to bring in additions to their squads ahead of the start of the 2018/19 campaign.

    Plenty of big names have been linked with switches, and with that in mind, we’re taking a closer look at some of Europe’s most in-demand stars.

    Our next player analysis is Manchester United’s Anthony Martial

    Linked to: Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich and Tottenham Hotspur

    Price tag: £50 million

    Few would have thought just three seasons on from becoming the most expensive teenager of all time, Anthony Martial would be on his way out of Manchester United.

    Even fewer would have expected it after an impressive debut season, which saw the former Monaco man net 17 goals in all competitions.

    Anthony Martial was excellent throughout his debut season for Manchester United

    Anthony Martial was excellent throughout his debut season for Manchester United.

    But since the arrival of Jose Mourinho, the goals – and the opportunities – have dried up for Martial, and he was left bitterly disappointed this summer as he missed out on France’s World Cup squad.

    The 22-year-old is now desperate for a move away from Old Trafford, and if reports are to be believed, Mourinho is ready to let him go – if the club can find a suitor willing to pay £50 million for the Frenchman’s services.

    In the Premier League, Chelsea and Spurs are both rumoured to be interested. Maurizio Sarri’s 4-3-3 system would suit Martial, and the Blues may up their efforts to sign him should both Eden Hazard and Willian depart.

    Anthony Martial has fallen down the pecking order under Jose Mourinho

    Anthony Martial has fallen down the pecking order under Jose Mourinho.

    Across London, Mauricio Pochettino knows he needs support for Harry Kane in attack, and with Martial also able to operate in a position just off Spurs’ main man, he could be the answer to their lack of attacking depth.

    But Mourinho will be far more interested in shipping out Martial to a club outside the Premier League.

    German duo Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich have both been linked with Martial, and while the Frenchman would likely be happy to join either club, United’s asking price may prove the stumbling block.

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