With the game coming to an end, the football world is back bubbling about the future of Manchester United star Anthony Martial. The 28-year-old striker's unpleasant encounter with coach Ten Hag made it seem like he had reached a fork in the road in his career. The report said that he was sick, but we still don't know what the specific situation is. Anthony Martial is still quite popular, and the hot spots in the transfer market, Turkey's Fenerbahce and France's Marseille are all interested in him.
When it comes to Anthony Martial's performances at Manchester United, it hasn't been a good couple of years. In the Premier League, only 12 goals have been scored in the last three and a half years, and 18 goals in all games combined. Naturally, this result disappointed coach Ten Hag. Manchester United's current main striker is Hojlund who came in for 73 million pounds, and Martial's position is naturally unstable.
But Anthony Martial doesn't look like he's in a hurry, with six months left on his contract and worth £6.5 million. If he stays, he may not be able to participate in this summer's European Championships, and the French national team seems to be closed for him. He has to choose whether to stay at Manchester United or go elsewhere to find his form.
Now in the transfer market, Anthony Martial's agent, Felipe Lenglet, has been informed by Manchester United that he can leave. But the economic factor is a big problem. Anthony Martial's weekly salary at Manchester United is £250,000, which other European clubs may not be able to give unless he goes to Saudi Arabia to pan for gold.
Turkey's Fenerbahce FC are interested in Anthony Martial and are willing to pay £6.8 million for the transfer. They plan to meet with Anthony this week to try to convince him to join. They have been in contact with Manchester United before, buying Fred for £13 million in the summer, a bargain for them, and £4.3 million for goalkeeper Bagdier to Manchester United.
Fenerbahce also wants United to activate Anthony Martial's right of first refusal and then loan him for six months. But this is not suitable for Manchester United, because if Fenerbahce does not buy him in the summer, United will have to pay him a high salary for a year.
Anthony Martial's injury history has also made Fenerbahce hesitate. He has missed 11 games in the last three years due to injury. If the winter transfer window opens, Fenerbahce could do a detailed health check.
France's Marseille are also interested in Martial. While it has been previously reported that they do not want the former Lyon and Monaco striker, the latest news is that they are still in talks with Manchester United to sign Anthony Martial on loan. The final decision rests with Anthony Martial, who can choose to leave or stay.
According to The Sun, there is a lot of interest in Anthony Martial, and although his reputation at Manchester United may not be good, many clubs in Europe are still optimistic about him. The key lies in Anthony Martial, who now seems to want to wait until his contract is over before thinking about the future. He felt that the next choice was important and did not want to rush the decision.
ACCORDING TO TALKSPORT RADIO, ANTHONY MARTIAL'S TRANSFER ISSUES ARE COMPLEX, AND MANCHESTER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO COMPLETE THE DEAL IN JANUARY, WITH MARTIAL LIKELY TO STAY UNTIL HIS CONTRACT EXPIRES. The Sun even says Anthony Martial intends to turn down all transfers and stay at Manchester United, opting for money over professional development. Sky Sports has confirmed this attitude.
British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe is set to take over Manchester United's sporting operations and is looking to change the club's pay structure. He told United staff last week that he was not investing in the Reds to make money, but to revive the old giant. He intends to build a sustainable and successful program that focuses on developing homegrown players under the age of 25. For Anthony Martial, who doesn't fit the club's culture, Sir Ra may choose to give up.