Due to his 28-year-old contract with United expiring at the end of June, Martial will be free to negotiate a pre-contract arrangement with overseas clubs, having begun talks with them on January 1. Despite rumours over his future, United claims that other teams have not formally contacted them about Martial’s possible transfer.
According to reports from The Athletic last month, United may choose to let Martial walk as a free agent rather than exercise the one-year extension option in his contract. The French international, who signed a five-year deal in 2019, included this one-year club option.
Martial joined Manchester United in 2015 and in 317 games, he has scored 90 goals. But he has struggled recently with form and fitness, and he hasn’t scored more than ten goals in a season since the 2019–20 campaign. Martial has only made five starts in all competitions this season, keeping him on the outside of Ten Hag’s starting lineup.
The details of Martial’s choice, prospective negotiations, and United’s changing squad composition continue to be major talking points as the summer transfer window approaches.
The conversations with Varane and Sancho’s approaching exit add to the story that is still being told about Manchester United’s player rotation, highlighting the uncertainty and fluidity of the transfer market.
