Man Utd transfer news: Anthony Martial hands United a demand (Image: GETTY)
The France ace, left out of the World Cup squad, is in limbo with links with a move but also the club intimating they could start talks over a new deal.
Martial wants a big jump in wages - from £85,000 a week to £150,000 a week - to commit his future to the club and is keen for his future to be clear in the coming weeks.
But Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is still keeping an eye on Gareth Bale’s situation at Real Madrid and is keen on Willian at Chelsea.
Martial would look to be the obvious fall guy for either of those to come in after Alexis Sanchez was signed in January.
Martial has been linked to Juventus, Chelsea and Barcelona but could also be used to bring the price down in a bid to sign Bale.
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Mourinho is plotting his summer transfers and hopes to have Fred signed up in the coming days.
The Brazilian is in Liverpool with his international side as they face Croatia today in a World Cup warm up.
Mourinho is hoping to have the deal tied up before he leaves the country this week.