Manchester United are reportedly prepared to offer an attacking star as part of a swap to land Borussia Dortmund goalscoring machine Erling Haaland this summer.
The Red Devils appear to be following Chelsea’s lead in that regard, with the Blues offering both Tammy Abraham and Callum Hudson-Odoi as options to sign the £150million-rated Norwegian. Both clubs are in need of a new No.9, with United still to replace Romelu Lukaku long-term. Chelsea have also allowed Olivier Giroud to move on.
And now Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo claims that United could include Anthony Martial as part of any transfer.
The Frenchman has almost become surplus to requirements after United completed the signing of Jadon Sancho from Dortmund.
Martial was a regular starter under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer last term but his goals output was poor. Indeed, he managed only seven in 36 appearances in all competitions.
Haaland would bring a goalscoring pedigree to Old Trafford not seen in years. Solskjaer would also be able to flank the striker with Sancho and Marcus Rashford in a devastating frontline.
As Martial, his days in Manchester do appear to be numbered – with Solskjaer discussing his options after the 4-2 friendly defeat at QPR.
Tottenham have already been strongly tipped to make a move, if they lose Harry Kane to Manchester City.
Back to Haaland, and the prolific marksman admittedly recently that would miss his fellow Dortmund attacker Sancho.
However, the two of them could be reunited, if the report from Spain is to be believed.
One thing is for sure, 126 goals in 170 senior club appearances would improve any team. It’s now just a matter of seeing who comes out on top in the race for Haaland’s signature.