Manchester United transfer news: Anthony Martial wanted by La Liga side Sevilla in January loan move
Striker has dropped out of Old Trafford first team under Jose Mourinho and could now move to Spain for the rest of the season
SEVILLA want to sign Manchester United striker Anthony Martial on loan.
The Spanish side are desperate to bolster their attack in January as they continue their unlikely La Liga title bid.
They have been linked with a move for Brazil wonderkid Gabriel Barbosa as well as AC Milan striker Carlos Bacca and Red Devils outcast Memphis Depay.
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But, according respected French outlet Radio Montecarlo, the Andalusians have now identified Martial as their preferred target.
And director of football Monchi has already been in touch with the former Monaco striker’s agents to discuss a move.
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Martial, 21 has not been first choice this season under new United boss Jose Mourinho and has netted just once in 10 Premier League appearances.
And the France international – who moved to Old Trafford in a deal worth up to £57.6million last year – even saw his number 9 shirt stolen by summer arrival Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
United will not consider selling Martial but Mourinho could be willing to let the frontman leave until the end of the season to get minutes elsewhere.
He would be first-choice at Sevilla and would be eligible for their Champions League second round tie with Leicester, having only played in the Europa League with United.
The Spaniards would be able to afford his £65k-a-week wages.
Sevilla are currently third in La Liga, three points behind leaders Real Madrid.