Anthony Martial shows off stunning skills for France
The La Liga giants were widely criticised for not making a ‘big’ signing during the summer transfer window with their European rivals all making huge moves.
They lost out on Kylian Mbappe to Paris Saint-Germain, despite the France international admitting his idol growing up was Zinedine Zidane.
And Spanish rivals Barcelona spent big on bringing Ousmane Dembele to the Nou Camp, although the former Borussia Dortmund star picked up an injury in only his third match for Ernesto Valverde’s side.
But Real president Florentino Perez has been linked with a host of names for next summer, and Martial is reportedly on that list.
That’s according to the Sunday Mirror, who claim Zidane believes the 21-year-old has all the attributes to be the future at the Bernabeu.
Cristiano Ronaldo, despite his undeniable talents, will turn 33 in February while Karim Benzema turns 30 next month leaving Real with an ageing front-line.
Gareth Bale has also been heavily linked with a move away from the Spanish capital with fans growing frustrated with his injury problems.
Marco Asensio has proven to be a revelation since breaking into the first team but Zidane wants to bring in more youth and speed and Martial is reportedly their intended target.
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The former Lyon forward has struggled to convince Jose Mourinho of a regular spot in his starting line-up this season, earning just five starts in 13 Premier League games.
Mourinho recently came out in defence of the winger by claiming he is the most improved player in the United squad from last season.
But Real’s pulling power could prove to much for Martial to turn down if Mourinho continues to dismiss him in the starting line-up.