Time's up for Anthony Martial! Man Utd WON'T trigger contract extension for £36m flop ahead of January exit or free summer transfer

The France international forward penned a five-year deal in 2019 that can be extended through to 2025. However, according to The Athletic, the 28-year-old forward will be allowed to leave Old Trafford in 2024. He will reach free agency at the end of the season if no sale is agreed in January – United’s last opportunity to bring in a fee.

United are eager to move Martial on as he has been underperforming on the field and would free up a space in Erik ten Hag’s squad, as well as funds on a big-money wage bill. The Frenchman has taken in 19 appearances this season, but only seven one those have been starts and he is yet to complete a full 90 minutes.

Martial has just two goals to his name and has seen questions asked of his future in Manchester for some time. He was allowed to join Sevilla on loan during the 2021-22 campaign, but was unable to secure a permanent transfer. In total, Martial has registered 90 goals for United through 317 appearances – winning the FA Cup, League Cup and Europa League along the way.

While a decision has been made on Martial, United are also set to see Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Victor Lindelof and Hannibal Mejbri reach the end of their respective contracts in 2024 – with all three boasting extension options as talks are held at Old Trafford regarding what to do next.