Man Utd could pay Anthony Martial eight figures never to play for them again

Anthony Martial’s future at Manchester United looks bleak as the Red Devils are ready to pay off his contract ahead of the summer transfer window and Erik ten Hag takes over as the new manager

Manchester United are reportedly weighing the payment Anthony Martial £12.5million never to play for them again.

The 26-year-old has been on loan since the second half of the season Sevillewhere a Combination of poor form and injuries have limited him to just one goal in 11 games.

With the Summer transfer window On the horizon, Old Trafford bosses are now considering whether to pay out the remaining two years of Martial’s contract to make him a free agent like the Spanish side not yet rule out a permanent move.

The Frenchman’s £240,000-week wage is unattainable for Seville, however The sun claim that a compromise could be found if the league Outfit is able to secure his arrival with a free transfer. Martial has taken 60 percent of his salary from the Red Devils since joining Julen Lopetegui ‘s team in January and would earn £25million if he stays at United until 2024.

Bigwigs in Manchester, however, are hoping to offer the former Monaco The starlet made a seamless exit at half that amount, having initially paid £36million for his services as a teenager in 2015. New manager of the Red Devils given his unsuccessful stay in Andalusia Eric ten Hag It’s unlikely he considers Martial a part of his future plans.

Meanwhile Sevilla sporting director Monchi has kept the door open for the striker to make his stay permanent. “His transfer was cheaper than you think, but it’s still a big bet, just six or seven million,” he told Radio Sevilla. “Unfortunately, it’s difficult to analyze Martial’s performance when he was injured and now he’s injured again.

“I’m not ruling out his continuity, although there’s a lot to see and discuss with the player at the end of the season.” Boss Lopetegui has also given his verdict on his borrower’s struggles AS : “This is top-flight football and people are free and can express themselves the way they feel. I have to help him reach his best version. He has to do his part and adapt to what we ask of him.”

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Martial himself has admitted that life has been complicated lately and ABC Sevilla has opened up. “I see it very complicated to be able to continue in Seville,” said the 30-year international France international was quoted as saying sports witness. “I’m not worried about that at the moment.

“I knew it would take six months and then I would certainly have to return to Manchester United. I am very happy with the experience of playing at a new club, as big as Sevilla, and having minutes again. If we can do it Being a top four team, we achieved the goal and I’m happy for the fans who have been very good to me since I arrived.”