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Man Utd boss Mourinho gives green light to Martial loan deal: Besiktas plan talks - report
JOSE MOURINHO has reportedly given his blessing to a loan move for Anthony Martial, according to reports.
Martial pulls off outrageous backheel assist during training
Martial endured a frustrating season at Manchester United last term, netting just four goals in the league.
The Frenchman struggled for game time through large parts of the campaign that led to speculation he was seeking a move away from Old Trafford.
And it seems Mourinho could be willing to part with the 21-year-old this season - but only on loan.
Turkish newspaper Milliyet claim the Portuguese boss will allow Martial to go on loan as long as he is guaranteed regular playing time.
Anthony Martial could leave Manchester United on loan
And Besiktas are keen to take advantage of the situation by making a move for the forward.
Milliyet claims the Turkish giants will send club officials to England for talks with United over a potential transfer.
Martial being allowed to go on loan could be clearer indication of Ivan Perisic's impending arrival from Inter Milan.
Reports today claim the Red Devils have agreed a £40m move for the winger after both clubs settled on a fee.
Jose Mourinho is reportedly willing to loan out Anthony Martial
With Romelu Lukaku now at the club, Marcus Rashford highly-rated by Mourinho and Zlatan Ibrahimovic potentially returning in the New Year, Martial's game time would be limited at United.
Martial will also be well aware of the need to be playing regularly if he wants to be guaranteed a spot in France's squad for the 2018 World Cup.
The France star's current contract with United runs until 2019.
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