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Manchester United striker targeted for shock swoop: Source explains more
MANCHESTER UNITED striker Anthony Martial is being lined up with a shock move to Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports.
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The 20-year-old has seen his form nosedive this term.
Martial has fallen out of favour under Jose Mourinho in recent weeks, with the Portuguese tactician preferring to play Zlatan Ibrahimovic up front.
Mourinho is thought to be preparing for a major overhaul of his squad next year.
Anthony Martial has been out of sorts for Manchester United this season
Jose Mourinho has marginalised Anthony Martial in recent weeks
It is well known PSG are very keen if the club does consider selling
Reports last month suggested as many as eight players could leave Old Trafford over the next two windows.
And according to The Sun, Martial could be given an escape route from the club by PSG.
A United source told the paper: “It is well known PSG are very keen if the club does consider selling.
Anthony Martial joined Manchester United from Monaco in 2015
“He has been dropped recently against Feyenoord and West Ham and has generally struggled for form.”
Despite his problems on the pitch this campaign, Martial sent a timely reminder to Mourinho of his qualities against West Ham last night.
He hit a double as United romped to a 4-1 win over West Ham in the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup.
United, who take on Everton on Sunday (4pm), will face Hull in the last four of the competition.
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