RMC Sport have linked Lille OSC with a surprise move for former Manchester United forward Anthony Martial (28), who is currently available as a free agent. Speaking to DAZN after Les Dogues’ 3-1 loss against Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday night, President Olivier Létang addressed the report.
Les Dogues will compete in the UEFA Champions League this season, following their qualification via the dreaded playoffs. As a result, the Ligue 1 side may consider further strengthening their squad, despite the closure of the transfer window on Friday evening.
One of the players that could be considered is Martial, whose contract with Manchester United came to an end earlier this summer. RMC Sport understands that the financial aspect of the deal won’t be an issue for LOSC, despite their inability to match the contract he was on at Old Trafford.
However, whilst finances may not prove an issue, Lille’s desire – or lack thereof – to recruit in this area certainly could. “Contacts with Martial? No. Absolutely none. I’m not in the habit of stockpiling players. We have Jonathan David, Mohamed Bayo, and Matias Fernandez-Pardo. That’s already three solutions for one position,” said Létang. Martial to Lille therefore looks like a non-starter.
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