Manchester United Transfer News: Anthony Martial Wanted by Lyon, Latest Rumours

Lyon are reportedly eyeing a move for Manchester United forward Anthony Martial as a replacement for star striker Alexandre Lacazette, who is set to depart the club this summer. 

Per France Football (via Get French Football News), Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has marked Martial, 21, as a target:

He will not come cheap, but Lyon are hoping to raise £85 million from the sales of Lacazette and midfielder Corentin Tolisso, per France Football (via the Daily Express' Jack Staplehurst).

Martial has been limited to only 13 Premier League starts under manager Jose Mourinho in 2016-17.

But he proved his worth as he found the net in a fine display in the No. 9 role against Burnley on Sunday in the Premier League, per football analyst Statman Dave:

The Frenchman and Marcus Rashford have played second fiddle to Zlatan Ibrahimovic at Old Trafford this season, which is likely why Lyon believe they have a chance at snapping up Martial.

However, the young forward duo are the future of United's attack with Ibrahimovic now 35, and it would be a big surprise if Mourinho was willing to let Martial leave.

United paid £36 million to sign Martial from AS Monaco in 2015 and now owe the Ligue 1 outfit another £8.5 million after he scored his 25th goal for the club against Burnley, according to MailOnline's Adam Shergold.

Per Jamie Jackson in the Guardian, there is a chance his fee could eventually rise as high as £58.8 million, and United would surely be unwilling to sell Martial at a loss, so only a huge bid from Lyon would likely be successful.

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