Manchester United and Atletico Madrid are reportedly considering a swap deal that would see Anthony Martial move to Spain. The Red Devils could receive one of Marcos Llorente, Yannick Carrasco or Kieran Trippier in return.
Martial has repeatedly been linked with a move away from Old Trafford in recent weeks. His agent has also come out and stated that his client wishes to leave Manchester United due to a lack of playing time.
According to Eurosport (via The Peoples Person), Atletico Madrid are long-time admirers of Martial. The Rojiblancos could reach out to Manchester United in the coming days to explore the possibility of a deal for the Frenchman.
Atletico are also said to be interested in sending a player to Old Trafford in exchange for Martial's services. Marcos Llorente, who played a starring role in their 2020-21 La Liga triumph, could be one of those involved in the deal, according to the Daily Star.
With Paul Pogba all but set to depart the club either in January or in the summer, Llorente could fill the vacant spot in Manchester United's midfield.
Another player who could become a part of the deal is the versatile Yannick Carrasco. Under Diego Simeone, Carrasco has played in defense, midfield and attack and his versatility could be a welcome addition to Manchester United.
The third and final player Atletico Madrid could offer to land Martial is Red Devils target Kieran Trippier. Manchester United have constantly been linked with a move for Trippier over the last few transfer windows. This could be their best opportunity yet to land the dynamic right-back.
Anthony Martial has suffered for playing time at Manchester United
Heralded as a groundbreaking talent, Anthony Martial joined Manchester United from AS Monaco in 2015. Martial's debut was incredible as he netted a memorable solo goal in a 3-1 victory over Liverpool.
The winger's output dwindled over the next two seasons as he slowly adapted to the pace and physicality of the Premier League. Martial finally erupted in the 2019-20 season, scoring 23 goals and laying out 12 assists in 48 matches across all competitions for Manchester United.
However, that proved to be a one-off as he suffered a steep fall from form the following season. Martial scored just seven goals in 37 matches for the club during the 2020-21 campaign and was subject to massive criticism.
The arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho this year has sent him further down the pecking order at Manchester United. Martial has played just 10 games so far this season, averaging a meager 36 minutes per appearance.
Still only 26, the Frenchman could revive his career by moving to a club that guarantees him regular playing time.
Kadabceior
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Get felix for martial it works very
SujoyPaul1994
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We don't need him. rather we are not interest to sell any one 2 midfielder .. but tripper can go all out. he wants to leave so he can go
Puwbmstyz
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I prefer marcos
jezabdnpyz
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That’s very true. Good analysis 🧐
Thanks.., Bruz. It's The Truth Afterall. 🤜🏻🤛🏻
jezabdnpyz
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That’s very true. Good analysis 🧐
🤜🏻🤛🏻
jezabdnpyz
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I haven’t seen Martial playing a lot but based on your comment I am surprised then why Simone is interested in him? He doesn’t like the players who don’t put effort and with bad work rate. Felix is great when he has the ball but his work rate isn’t good when he doesn’t have ball and that’s the reason Simone bench him and he is only a substitute player even thou Atleti paid 126 million for him. Thou I still want him to play because whenever he has ball in his feet he is of great threat and open spaces beautifully. But come back to point how could Simone even want a lazy player in his squad.
Martial Is A Player You Definitely Don't Want Him To Be On Your Team. He Is Just A Sulky Player.., A Moody Player. When Things Don't Go His Way On The Pitch, He Just Give In And Stop Trying. There Are So Many United Matches Involving Him Where You Can See Him Walking Around Caring Less While Others Still Trying Their Best To Get The Results. Anyway.., I Seriously Don't Think That Simeone Wants Martial, Just A Rumour.
duaabcimru
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take llorente or carasco de paul
dasadiluy
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what a team it will be
feligospecial
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Bad business for ATM. Martial can't even seat on the bench
Martial would score more goals for Atletico dude
feligospecial
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I prefer Marcos Llorente in return... and then we buy Trippier with cush..
Manchurian
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let martial n pogba go...no need them
Supcilnpru
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Give us Felix
AtletiFan-NY
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Martial May Have The Talents But He Seriously Lacks The Commitment.., Hard Works.., The Right Attitude And Passion To Play For The Badge. He Genuinely Thinks That Talents Alone Will Be Enough For Him.., So There Is No Need To Put In That Extra Mile To Be A Better Player.., How Wrong He Is. Time To Offload THE LAZY ONE ...
I haven’t seen Martial playing a lot but based on your comment I am surprised then why Simone is interested in him? He doesn’t like the players who don’t put effort and with bad work rate. Felix is great when he has the ball but his work rate isn’t good when he doesn’t have ball and that’s the reason Simone bench him and he is only a substitute player even thou Atleti paid 126 million for him. Thou I still want him to play because whenever he has ball in his feet he is of great threat and open spaces beautifully. But come back to point how could Simone even want a lazy player in his squad.
AtletiFan-NY
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What’s wrong with Atetico board. We are suffering at defense and don’t have enough options at back. Llorente and Carrasco have to play right wing back and left wing back respectively. That’s some bad business swapping anyone from out attack with Martial ( May be exchanging Suarez and Martial 😂 is fine). Even a blind person can tell Atletico problem is at back and CDM and we have to bench a lot of good players cuz of a lot of attacking options.
epjo
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RANGNICK MANCHESTER UNITED need players who want to play at the club and not mercenary type of players like PAUL POGBA an MARTIAL
KRIZ7
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Llorente all day. he is super versatile and one heck of a warrior
He still won’t play well just like Carrasco
allaxe
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Better for Martial to go to another club! He is inconsistent in scoring and don’t see him good in attacking!
Greenwoodguy
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We want Llorente or Carrasco
Aryan-02
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Llorente for martial would make sense for utd
MichaelMathias
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Carasco doesn't play tht passionately.. personally I think Marco is the better option here
Botdeist
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Manchester United will not finished top 4th to the way am saying because there's no proper squad nor players are selfish everyone want to bring the goals
Man United have January transfer market to clean and improve the squad
Brenden92
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this could be us facing Athletico Madrid if we mean serious business
Botdeist
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tripper is too old
Dalot is doing well
Brenden92
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they should just bring Felix
Ceobikopst
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Marco lorente is just the best option
Simbdiklos
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he was given a lot of opportunities to prove himself, but he prove that his not worthy of the opportunity
Joydnortu
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marco or carrasco
rehaekorty
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tripper is too old
fatbikorst
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Lorente is defensive mid fielder. He will be top under rangnick
BluesFamilyNumeroUno
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atletico mardrid pliz take Ronaldo and nartial, and give us felix and Llorente
I said there’s no more senseless people on this App again, then you came🤷♂️
Papajoe1
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If United get Marcos for Martial, they would be striking PURE GOLD.
Jaytrig2001
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Martial May Have The Talents But He Seriously Lacks The Commitment.., Hard Works.., The Right Attitude And Passion To Play For The Badge. He Genuinely Thinks That Talents Alone Will Be Enough For Him.., So There Is No Need To Put In That Extra Mile To Be A Better Player.., How Wrong He Is. Time To Offload THE LAZY ONE ...
That’s very true. Good analysis 🧐
Kkrexuke
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Laliga could suit martial, less physical and more technical. The coach can decide.
cepaikops
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martial for liorente I'll appreciate
Grand_Casi
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Please go for Marcos Llorente That guy owns the midfield Plus he’s young
Fistonshurmugabo
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Bad business for ATM. Martial can't even seat on the bench
Sämïwïlz
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atletico mardrid pliz take Ronaldo and nartial, and give us felix and Llorente
I understand u don't like Ronaldo but exchange for Felix [Crylaugh]
Lakacdekms
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atletico mardrid pliz take Ronaldo and nartial, and give us felix and Llorente
dumb
Ditbimpty
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you are not good United fans cr7 played good and scores for us what next you want
boheilnrt
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martial for koke great deal
Mik25ky
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Get Both midfielders, sell Mata, lingard, Martial, Matic and Jones then Henderson on loan.
Yeah but he said that he wants to play first team football, and coaches or team don’t normally rotate a keeper.
Sameerunited4life
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I want to see martial under rangnick
tukcdstuy
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am united fan not Cr7 fan. its two different things.
That doesn’t mean he should sell Ronaldo
Briankasupe
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U dumb for saying ronaldo
am united fan not Cr7 fan. its two different things.
Radciksuyz
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Llorente all day for me
vuccepsuyz
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Again players are randomly lineup today Sancho is deep midfielder tomorrow is wings so nothings is going premnant to me
vuccepsuyz
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Manchester United will not finished top 4th to the way am saying because there's no proper squad nor players are selfish everyone want to bring the goals
jezabdnpyz
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Martial May Have The Talents But He Seriously Lacks The Commitment.., Hard Works.., The Right Attitude And Passion To Play For The Badge. He Genuinely Thinks That Talents Alone Will Be Enough For Him.., So There Is No Need To Put In That Extra Mile To Be A Better Player.., How Wrong He Is. Time To Offload THE LAZY ONE ...
tukcdstuy
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Get Both midfielders, sell Mata, lingard, Martial, Matic and Jones then Henderson on loan.
Who gonna be the back up when de gea is injured
tukcdstuy
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atletico mardrid pliz take Ronaldo and nartial, and give us felix and Llorente
U dumb for saying ronaldo