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Report: Three clubs vie for Anthony Martial’s signature

By Abdullah Mamaniyat

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 25: Anthony Martial of Manchester United celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Chelsea FC at Old Trafford on May 25, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 25: Anthony Martial of Manchester United celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Chelsea FC at Old Trafford on May 25, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images) /
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Reports suggest that there are a number of clubs in Europe who are interested in Manchester United striker Anthony Martial, according to The Mirror.

These clubs are West Ham United, Fenerbahçe and Inter Milan. All of these teams have been involved with United in some capacity this summer. The Hammers are currently a whisker away from securing the service of Harry Maguire, whilst Fenerbahçe have completed the signing of midfielder Fred. The Italian giants on the other hand, sold André Onana to the Red Devils earlier last month.

Anthony Martial has fallen off the pecking order list after United signed Rasmus Højlund from Atalanta. Ten Hag was keen on giving the Frenchman a chance to prove himself last season but the unreliability factor was becoming too evident after Martial was only able to start 11 Premier League games last season. This sent fans flying into fits of frustration as the player was often unavailable when he picked up good form or when the team needed him.

West Ham are on the search for a striker after selling Gianluca Scamacca to Atalanta, and perhaps pose the most realistic option in terms of offering the sort of salary structure that Martial currently earns at Old Trafford. Inter Milan had set their sights on Folarin Balogun, but Arsenal’s valuation of the striker has steered the Italian club away. Fenerbahçe signed Edin Dzeko from Inter, and also have Micky Batshuayi and former United academy player Joshua King at their disposal so a move for Martial would be quite unlikely.

In all likeliness, Martial will probably stay at the club unless a reasonable offer comes in for him. That seems unlikely given his stock is at a low point given how most clubs would be taking a gamble on his fitness, which has been highly disappointing across the last few years. Martial’s contract is up next summer, so it may be a case that United hold out for a final year or only sell him to any suitors who can afford him for where United value him in the market without having to seep into their own pockets to fund a potential move.