Anthony Martial seems more likely to return to France when he departs Manchester United this summer than anywhere else.

It has been widely reported that the forward will leave Old Trafford in June, as his contract will expire and there has seemingly been no desire from club or player to extend the deal.

The much-maligned striker has spent most of the season injured, not playing a minute since the embarrassing 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth in December.

Martial was even reported to be on the move in January, as his agent was spotted in Turkey trying to engineer a move for his client. However, no move came to pass after the extent of the striker’s injury was made public.

The 28 year old has been linked to a plethora of clubs since including Inter Milan, Juventus, Galatasaray and Saudi Arabian clubs.

Furthermore, two separate reports came out yesterday linking the him with moves to Barcelona and Tottenham.

However, Sport Italia journalist, Rudy Galetti, reveals it is not Italy but in fact France that is Martial’s most likely destination.

Sides such as Olympique Lyonnais have been linked to the player, but there were conflicting reports indicating Martial did not interest them and they turned down the chance when he was offered to them. His potential wage packet is likely to be a factor in this decision.

Galetti went on to claim that despite France being the player’s most probable next career move, Roma and Inter retain an interest.

Interestingly, the journalist also claims that Saudia Arabia is still on the table as a backup option for him, if no move to France materialises. This is contrast to reports relayed by The Peoples Person that a move to the Gulf state does not excite the player.

As told weeks ago, #Martial will leave #MUFC as a free agent.

To date, a return to seems likely, despite the interest from clubs (Roma and Inter).

Options from remain valid alternatives in the event of no agreement with Ligue1 teams interested in him. pic.twitter.com/YAIDWMsBLk

— Rudy Galetti (@RudyGaletti) April 17, 2024

What is clear is that nobody seems really sure on what the future holds for Martial except that it is away from Manchester.

Most fans will be delighted that his nine year stay is coming to an end but there will be a tinge of regret that the player who excited so many in his first few seasons has never come close to living up to his huge potential.

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Goalscoring has proven to be a major issue for the Red Devils with no player managing to breach the 10-goal mark in the English top flight this term.

Summer signing Rasmus Hojlund is the top-scorer with 13 goals in all competitions while last season, Marcus Rashford had bagged 30 goals.

This season, the Mancunian’s form has fallen off a cliff while the young Dane has shown his potential in spurts and it is clear that he needs more help.

United’s attack has floundered

Erik ten Hag has asked for reinforcements from the club in the summer and in January but due to FFP restrictions, nothing was forthcoming.

United’s No 9 Anthony Martial has been of very little help, mainly being sidelined and likely to leave in the summer with the club choosing not to extend his contract.

The Frenchman has been an enigma during his nine-year stay at the club, unstoppable on his day while on other occasions, he has either been invisible on the pitch or injured.

Despite not coming close to fulfilling his immense potential, lots of clubs are ready to take a punt on the soon-to-be free agent.

The Peoples Person recently relayed that Barcelona are keen to sign the France international due to their financial limitations while Saudi Arabian clubs are also keen, though the player himself is not too interested.

Inter Milan are also eyeing a move for the 28-year-old and now according to Tuttosport (via Sport Witness), fellow Serie A outfit Juventus have also joined the race.

The Turin-based club’s top priority was to sign Lazio’s Felipe Anderson, but the player is set to join Palmeiras on a free transfer. And hence, they have moved on to Martial as their first alternative.

Spurs eyeing Martial

There has been contact between Juventus and the versatile United man but his salary request could prove to be a stumbling block with the forward asking for €6 million per year.

That is, however, not the most interesting part of the report as the article also mentions the Old Lady will face stiff competition from Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur for the former Monaco starlet.

Ange Postecoglou’s side have been in impressive form this season and with no Harry Kane in their team, they need a striker who can help Heung-min Son up front.

Richarlison has not managed that while Timo Werner is currently on loan at Spurs. A free move for Martial therefore make sense and they would have no problem in paying a handsome salary.

But his poor injury record could be a problem while Postecoglou prefers players with fire in their belly, Martial is certainly not that type of player.

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Rasmus Hojlund is top scorer in his debut season with 13 strikes while Marcus Rashford, who scored 30 times last campaign is yet to breach the 10-goal mark this term.

The less said about Anthony Martial the better. The Frenchman remains sidelined despite the club initially revealing he would be out for 10 weeks due to a surgery. It has been 12 weeks now.

And even when playing, the former Monaco star has not looked the part, lazyly sauntering the pitch much to the dismay of the fans who have kept singing his name for nine seasons now despite the player’s inconsistent displays.

Martial’s disappointing United stint

And his injury record has been abysmal as well, with the France international missing close to 100 games due to injury while netting more than 20 goals only once in a United shirt.

Even his previous contract extension was not unanimously liked but this time, the club have decided not to trigger the one-year extension option with the “brilliant” 28-year-old set to leave Old Trafford as a free agent.

As relayed by The Peoples Person, Martial will not be short of suitors with Serie A giants Inter Milan reportedly interested in his services.

However, the versatile forward is expected to steer clear of a move to Saudi Arabia with the player feeling he can still contribute in Europe.

Now, Spanish publication Fichajes have revealed Barcelona are also interested in the United No 9 and with the club struggling with financial issues, they are eyeing a Bosman move for the forward with 30 international caps.

“Barcelona have plans to reinforce their squad for the 2024/2025 season, with the club seeking to acquire players who can provide quality and versatility without making a large financial investment due to limitations suffered in recent years.

Barca want Martial

“Those chosen by Barcelona to strengthen their squad and improve their performance in national and international competitions would be Adrien Rabiot (Juventus), Anthony Martial (Manchester United) and Guido Rodríguez (Real Betis) , all of whom Barça have been following closely since quite a few weeks ago.”

The Juventus midfielder is incidentally a target for the Red Devils and it will be intriguing to see whether they can trump the Camp Nou outfit in the race.

Barca need a striker considering Robert Lewandowski’s advancing years, but whether the injury-prone Martial can be the answer remains to be seen.

Maybe, the slower pace in Spain and Italy could help revitalise the Frenchman, as it has with many former United players.

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It will be an inauspicious ending to a United career that promised so much in the early stages, in fact, right from his 2015 debut when he scored a dazzling goal against arch rivals Liverpool that also won the club’s goal of the season award.

There have been flashes of brilliance since those early days but a series of unfortunate injuries and inconsistent form have meant Martial never truly fulfilled the massive potential he showed when Louis van Gaal signed him from Monaco.

His high £250,000 per week pay packet and injury history make it difficult for United to sell the Frenchman so, as many expected, it is now absolutely decided that his one-year contract extension will not be triggered.

Romano says in his Daily Briefing:

“Martial is going to leave – he had some opportunities in Turkey and France in the January transfer window, let’s see what will happen in the next months but for sure he’s not staying at Man United.”

The guru further states that:

“It’s also crucial to say that United will sign a new striker because Martial is leaving and so they want more competition there in the number 9 position.”

Martial has lasted an incredible nine years at the club despite the writing having been on the wall long ago that the fit was never right.

This is reportedly due to owner Joel Glazer’s particular fondness for the player, who he allegedly dubbed “United’s Pelé”.

The maligned owner reportedly blocked Martial’s sale twice over the years, such was his belief in him.

However, according to the terms of the agreement with partial investors INEOS, Glazer no longer has any say in football decisions and it is fitting that the very first window after he relinquished control will see his favourite player finally depart.

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