News about Anthony Martial

CHRIS WHEELER AT OLD TRAFFORD: When Rasmus Hojlund limped off after scoring against Arsenal in Los Angeles, we didn't expect it would be another two months before he was back in action. Having scored on his comeback against FC Porto in Europe earlier this month, Hojlund claimed his first league goal of the season as United came from behind to win.

GRAEME SOUNESS: In his nine seasons at Manchester United, no player better captured the club's malaise. He is the best example of where they have gone wrong. I said about four years ago, entering a new season, that it had to be Martial's last-chance saloon. I cannot believe it was only this summer that he finally left the club. Martial is one of those players you would turn up and watch him in training and think, 'What a player'.

Former Manchester United forward Anthony Martial has spoken out after finally finding a new club. Martial, 28, left Old Trafford in June to bring his nine-year stay at the 13-time Premier League champions to an end. He remained a free agent for three months, but is now set to return to the pitch after signing a contract with a European giant.

Anthony Martial was given a rapturous welcome by fanatical supporters as he landed on Wednesday night. Martial, 28, is a free agent after leaving Manchester United and is understood to have agreed a three year contract. His new club announced the signing of the Frenchman earlier on Wednesday, writing in a post on X that the 'wizard is coming'.

Former Manchester United star Anthony Martial has completed a shock move to a European club. The striker has been a free agent since leaving Manchester United in summer, upon the expiry of his contract, after a nine-year stint at Old Trafford. 

The striker has been a free agent since leaving Manchester United upon the expiry of his contract after a nine-year stint at Old Trafford. He has been linked with numerous clubs - including Flamengo in Brazil - but is reportedly on the verge of signing a deal closer to home.

A former Arsenal ace has questioned ex-Manchester United forward Anthony Martial's desire to be a professional footballer, as he remains a free agent after failing to find a new club this summer. Martial was released by Man United when his contract came to an end at the conclusion of last season. The 28-year-old remains a free agent, but has been linked with several clubs during the summer transfer window.

CHRIS WHEELER, NATHAN SALT and LIAM MORGAN: Erik ten Hag is urging his players to be nastier as part of a three-pronged plan to improve Manchester United's performances this season. United have got off to a difficult start, suffering back-to-back defeats against Brighton and Liverpool after opening the campaign by beating Fulham at Old Trafford. It follows a summer in which Ten Hag kept his job despite sweeping changes of the football operation at United, and identified three areas where he wants his team to step up this season.

Flamengo have reportedly walked away from talks with former Man United star Anthony Martial.  Martial was released by Man United when his contract came to an end at the conclusion of last season. The 28-year-old remains a free agent, but has been linked with several during the summer transfer window.

Martial (left) was released by Man United when his contract came to an end at the conclusion of last season. The 28-year-old remains without a club, but had been linked with several during the summer transfer window. Due to being a free agent, however, he can join a club outside of any window. He had reportedly been offered the biggest contract offer in one club's history, but, according to reports, could now be heading to Brazil instead.

Former Manchester United forward Anthony Martial has reportedly received a sizeable contract offer from a club as he seeks to resume his career. Martial was released by Man United when his contract came to an end at the conclusion of last season. The 28-year-old remains without a club, but has been linked with several during the summer transfer window.

The summer transfer window has now been and gone. Clubs around Europe and beyond have had their chance to sign the talent they see fit to aid their squads in the season ahead. Club spent big money on some of the biggest stars on the planet with the likes of Julian Alvarez making an £81million switch from Manchester City to Atletico Madrid. However, the biggest deal of all was actually a free transfer. Kylian Mbappe finally got his move to Real Madrid after his contract at Paris Saint-Germain came to an end. Not all big-name players were lucky enough to get a move this summer, though. Several stars who became free agents in the summer remain without a club.

INSIDE THE MAN UNITED CAMP, BY CHRIS WHEELER: On the way into the boardroom at Old Trafford, there is a Manchester United opus bound in red leather lying on a table. On this occasion, the pages are open at an old interview with Ruud van Nistelrooy featuring a photo of the Dutchman shortly after he joined in 2001. Cynics might go so far as to suspect that Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the people he has put in charge of the club have been doing their research in case they have to sack Erik ten Hag and replace him with Van Nistelrooy, who returned to Old Trafford as assistant manager this summer.

He won the FA Cup, Community Shield and UEFA Europa League with the Red Devils. He announced his retirement via Instagram on Friday by posting a video of his career highlights. Narrating the video, he said: 'Each person writes their own journey in life and each stage of their life is a chapter. For me, the chapter as a football player is coming to an end, which is why, before I start writing a new chapter in my professional career, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude.'

Anthony Martial scored 90 goals in 317 games during his nine seasons as a Manchester United player before being released at the end of June. Six of those goals came in the UEFA Champions League. Martial could get the chance to add to his Champions League tally next season because two teams that have qualified for Europe's top club competition are reportedly interested in the 28-year-old forward.

Pre-season is underway and that means new squad numbers are being revealed as fans look to snap up shirts ahead of the upcoming campaign. The big news on this front coming out of Manchester United this week is that Rasmus Hojlund has taken the coveted No9 shirt following the departure of Anthony Martial. In his first season at the club, Hojlund wore the No11, but he has now switched numbers, with new signing Joshua Zirkzee being handed the Danish forward's old jersey.

Rasmus Hojund (left) has been confirmed as Manchester United's new No 9 after taking over the central striker shirt number vacated by the club's former French star Anthony Martial (right). Hojlund took time to get settled at United following his £72m move from Italian side Atalanta last year as the club chose to cash-in on his potential as one of Europe's brightest young prospects.

Hundreds of players across Europe saw their contracts expire last week on June 30. As a result, those players are now free agents and therefore available to be signed without the need for a transfer fee. But who are the best freebies this summer? Mail Sport takes a look at some of the top footballers who are now officially without a club, starting with a five-time Champions League winner...

The amount of players that Manchester United will not entertain offers for this summer has increased to six. It is expected to be a summer of significant change at Old Trafford, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS eager to ensure that United are well prepared for next season. In addition to potential incomings, there are also likely to be a lot of departures from the club this summer.

Manchester United have reportedly drawn up a three-man striker shortlist ahead of the summer transfer window.  Despite uncertainty over the future of United boss Erik ten Hag, the club are eager to make some significant additions to their squad ahead of Sir Jim Ratcliffe's first summer in charge. With the recent departure of striker Anthony Martial, who ended his nine-year spell at Old Trafford last month, the Red Devils are keen to bolster their attack. 

Manchester United have confirmed the departure of seven players after revealing their retained list for the 2024-25 season.  There is still doubt going into this summer at Old Trafford, with manager Erik ten Hag's future yet to be revealed. But there was no doubt over several players who were expected to leave due to their expiring contracts at Old Trafford.

Manchester United have identified a Wolves attacker as one of their key transfer targets this summer. Despite uncertainty over the future of United boss Erik ten Hag, the club are eager to make some significant additions to their squad. Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS are eager for United to improve despite their FA Cup success.

Anthony Martial has announced his Man United exit and the French forward looks to have a number of options when it comes to his next club. Martial took to social media earlier this week to confirm that he would be leaving Old Trafford, bringing his nine years at the club to an end. Injuries have plagued the Frenchman over recent seasons but that has not deterred potential suitors, according to Sky Sports.

There's no such thing as a quiet season at Manchester United but this one has been especially eventful both on and off the field. Their Premier League campaign was a disaster with Erik ten Hag's side finishing a lowly eighth - their worst performance in 34 years. European ambitions were done and dusted by Christmas. But the FA Cup offered salvation with Saturday's hugely impressive victory over rivals Man City ensuring the campaign ended on a high note, even if it may not spare Ten Hag the sack. The club also entered a new era with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS confirming their part buy-out on Christmas Eve, wasting no time in shaking things up behind the scenes. With the season now over, Mail Sport's NATHAN SALT offers his assessment of every United player who featured in five or more Premier League games.