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TOP STORY: Martial set to depart Man United
Sky Sports believes Manchester United striker Anthony Martial‘s time at the club is “coming to an end” in January, with Fenerbahce currently favourites to land the Frenchman either on loan or a permanent deal.
The 28-year-old is entering the last six months of his contract at United and though the Reds have the option to extend for a further year, it doesn’t look as though he figures in manager Erik ten Hag’s long-term plans.
The Reds’ boss had earlier this week suggested that talks of an extension were underway, but it would now appear that any such discussions would be for United to protect their investment and avoid losing Martial for nothing in the summer. The club may plan to trigger his extension and then let him leave on loan, with a view to a permanent departure.
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Fenerbahce would prefer to sign Martial on a permanent deal in January and are hoping to get away with a low bid given that Martial is out of contract in six months, and that the two clubs have a good relationship. The Turkish club already submitted an offer of £6.8 million earlier in the week.
Martial joined United in 2015 from AS Monaco, and he has scored 90 goals and added 55 assists across 317 appearances for the Red Devils.
Inter Milan and West Ham United have also expressed interest in the French forward.
