Manchester United have reportedly offered Anthony Martial to Real Madrid to offload the player before the window shuts.
According to Fichajes, Manchester United have offered Anthony Martial to Real Madrid. The Spanish giants require a striker after their plans to bring in a big name like Kylian Mbappe now appear foiled. The Red Devils are keen to offload the Frenchman, with a disastrous injury record at the back.
The transfer market could see plenty of late movements approaching deadline day. Some top clubs, including Real Madrid, still need vital players in many positions. The Spanish giants could still keep looking for a striker, but they have not indicated about pursuing anyone.
Florentino Perez may have waited for Kylian Mbappe to join them next summer on a free transfer, but things have changed from the player’s side. He’s likely to sign a new contract, which could enable PSG to receive a considerable fee when the striker departs, possibly next summer.
Having seen experienced striker Karim Benzema leave for a new challenge in Saudi Arabia, Real Madrid may still need a new forward. They did manage to sign Joselu from Espanyol. But the Spaniard alone would not suffice to see out the long season ahead.
Despite claims that Real Madrid will not enter the market for another player, they might keep their eyes open for an opportunity. Now, Anthony Martial was reportedly offered to them in a bid by Manchester United to offload the player.
The French international is no longer an automatic starter, and the arrival of Rasmus Hojlund will render him their second or third choice. Martial sought showdown talks with Manchester United to determine his future.
The 27-year-old made his first start of the season against Nottingham Forest. He might continue playing until Hojlund returns. A few clubs have enquired about the forward’s availability, but nothing seems concrete at this stage.
Manchester United are, hence, actively looking for buyers for the player with a reported value of €15 million as per Transfermarkt. At that price, he may seem like a solid option for Real Madrid, at least in the short term. The only downside is his massive wages, which Real Madrid might have to match to sign him.
Martial’s wretched injury record might keep Real Madrid alert about this potential signing. To solve their striker issues in the short term, they should consider taking him on loan with the possibility of a buy option rather than purchasing the struggling 27-year-old.
