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This article is part of Football FanCast’s Transfer Focus series, which provides opinion and analysis on recent transfer news…
According to The Guardian, Anthony Martial’s possible lay-off from a thigh injury could scupper Alexis Sanchez’s proposed move to Inter this summer.
What’s the word?
Reports in recent weeks had suggested the Italian giants have been in talks with United over taking Sanchez to Italy, despite the Red Devils already losing Romelu Lukaku to the Nerazzurri earlier this month.
Now, The Guardian claim the Chilean’s loan switch could be in jeopardy if the results of a scan confirm that Martial has suffered a serious thigh injury.
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The report adds the Red Devils were expected to “resume discussions” with Inter over Sanchez on Monday, and the “major stumbling block” surrounding a potential deal is over how much of the winger’s salary the Italian side would have to pay.
Swallowing their pride
To Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s credit, he has certainly embraced the idea of getting United back to their roots of relying on young stars who are hungry for success. The Red Devils allowing Lukaku to leave earlier this summer, and the departures of the likes of Marouane Fellaini and Ander Herrera this calendar year, provide compelling evidence of the manager’s intent to refresh the squad.
But Martial’s potential lay-off really puts things into perspective for the club. Losing the Frenchman would leave just Marcus Rashford, Mason Greenwood and Sanchez as United’s sole striker options. Solskjaer’s admirable wish to move on the latter for his extortionate wages and poor form is entirely understandable as he looks to cleanse the squad of overpaid and under-performing stars.
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However, United simply don’t have the numbers to cope with many injuries this season, and despite the criticism of Sanchez, he remains a proven player on his day. If Martial faces any real lay-off whatsoever, the Red Devils must simply swallow their pride at wanting him out the door, and welcome him back into the team at least until January, when they can dip their toes into the transfer market once more.
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