BREAKING NEWS: Anthony Martial tells Manchester United he wants to LEAVE in January, with his agent announcing: 'He doesn't want to stay, he just needs to play', after just two Premier League starts this season
- Anthony Martial wants to consider his options ahead of the transfer window
- The striker's agent has revealed the Frenchman wishes to leave Man United
- Martial is said to be unhappy with his lack of game time so far this season
- The forward has made just two league starts and one in the Champions League
Manchester UnitedĀ forward Anthony Martial is looking for a way to bring an end to his frustrating Old Trafford spell and has told the club he wants to leave in the January transferĀ window.Ā
The Frenchman has been frozen out at United this season, making just two starts in 15 Premier League games and coming off the bench in five.
The 26-year-old has only played 67 minutes of United's Champions League campaign, with his sole start in the competition coming in their away win against Villareal.
![United forward Anthony Martial also recently told the club he wants to leave in January](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/12/10/13/51592835-0-image-a-34_1639141905335.jpg)
Manchester United forward Anthony Martial has told the club he wants to leave in January
The striker is unhappy with the amount of playing time he has received amid fierce attacking competition and is considering other options ahead of the transfer window opening on January 1.
Martial's agent Philippe Lamboley told Sky Sports News: 'Anthony wishes to leave the club in January.
'He just needs to play. He doesn't want to stay in January and I will speak to the club soon.'Ā Ā
Martial faces an uncertain future following the arrival of interim manager Ralf Rangnick.
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The striker is expected to remain a substitute under new interim manager Ralf Rangnick (R)
He missed the new boss's first two games in charge due to a knee injury but it appears unlikely that he will become a regular starter under the 63-year-old.Ā
Barcelona have been credited with interestĀ in Martial, with the cash-strapped Catalans making a surprise enquiry for the Old Trafford outcast.
Club officials from the Nou Camp reportedly flew to Manchester on a business trip last month, with football director Mateu Alemany and CEO Ferran Reverter among those who spoke to United to ascertain whether Martial would be available.Ā
Barcelona are in need of a fresh face up front after Sergio Aguero's health scare andĀ with summer signing Luuk de Jong failing to make an impact.Ā
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Sergio Aguero is taking at least three months away from the game after a heart problem
Meanwhile, Juventus have reportedly listed Martial on a five-man shortlistĀ of potential back-ups in case they fail to secure priority target Dusan Vlahovic, the highly-rated Fiorentina forward.
Martial signed a new deal in 2019 and has three years left on his current contract, with the option to extend it for an additional year.Ā
United are in a strong negotiating position ahead of receiving potential offers in the January transfer window, with Martial keen to move elsewhere.
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