Juventus Shortlist Manchester United Striker Among Their Summer Targets

Juventus Shortlist Manchester United Striker Among Their Summer Targets

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:07 PM
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  • Juventus are reportedly looking to sign Man United forward Anthony Martial this summer
  • The Italian giants are keen to find a replacement for Alvaro Morata, whose loan deal with the club expired at the end of last season
  • Martial has had a promising pre-season campaign with United under Erik ten Hag, and it now remains to be seen if the Red Devils would be willing to offload him

Italian giants, Juventus, have reportedly included Anthony Martial in their three-man transfer wishlist.

Juve's interest in Martial comes at a time the United attacker has appeared to rediscover his form under Erik ten Hag.

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Anthony Martial celebrates after scoring during a Premier League match between Manchester United and Sheffield United at Old Trafford. Photo by Michael Steele.
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Ten Hag has been deploying the Frenchman up front during United's pre-season tour in the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo.

According to The Mirror, the former Monaco ace has evidenced signs of revival during the pre-season campaign.

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The 26-year-old has found the back of the net three times in four appearances to lay a claim on a starting role in Ten Hag's team.

Juventus plot summer swoop for Anthony Martial

However, United may find it hard to keep the France international, with Juventus reportedly keen on his services.

Sky Sports reports that Martial is on Juve's three-man transfer wishlist as the Serie A club hunt for a replacement for Alvaro Morata.

Martial had initially been linked with a potential Old Trafford exit, and it now remains to be seen if United would be willing to part ways with him - especially considering Ronaldo's ongoing transfer saga.

Meanwhile, Timo Werner is the other alternative the Old Lady could push to sign as Massimiliano Allegri pushes to strengthen his squad.

Man United fans joke Martial can replace Ronaldo

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Manchester United fans have urged the club to replace Cristiano Ronaldo with Anthony Martial.

Ronaldo is staring at an uncertain future with teh Red Devils, a year after he rejoined them from Juve.

However, a section of supporters now contend that Martial can perfectly replace him after rediscovering his form.

The French forward has been playing as United's sole striker in the pre-season, with Ronaldo yet to report to camp.

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