Despite recent suggestions of contract talks, Manchester United reportedly anticipates the departure of Anthony Martial in the summer transfer window. Manager Erik ten Hag confirmed the activation of one-year contract extensions for several players but notably omitted Martial and Raphael Varane, allowing them to explore discussions with foreign clubs.
While talks are ongoing, sources indicate that an agreement on a new deal is unlikely. Martial, who joined Manchester United from Monaco in 2015 for a £51.7m fee, has had a mixed nine-year tenure with the club. Despite contributing to major titles, including a Europa League, FA Cup, EFL Cups, and a Community Shield, the 28-year-old’s impact has waned since the 2019-20 season.
Injuries and a recent loan spell at Sevilla have hampered Martial’s form, and he has been sidelined for the past four Premier League matches due to illness. With a decline in performance and the emergence of attacking conundrums at Old Trafford, Martial’s exit appears imminent, despite ongoing discussions.
As Manchester United explores solutions to bolster its attacking options, a potential loan move for Bayern Munich’s Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting has been rumored, providing a short-term fix to the team’s scoring challenges.
