Anthony Martial has been laid into by ex-United stars
(Image credit: PA)Manchester United might have to subsidise Anthony Martial's wages if they want to send him out on loan in January, according to reports.
The Frenchman's agent confirmed earlier this month that his client wishes to seek pastures new in the winter window.
“Anthony wishes to leave the club in January,” Philippe Lamboley told Sky Sports News.
“He just needs to play. He doesn’t want to stay in January and I will speak to the club soon.”
However, The Athletic writes that the forward's pay packet of £240,000 per week makes an exit complicated.
There are not many clubs in the world who would be able to match that salary, and those that have the means to might not have the will given Martial's career has stagnated at Old Trafford.
United would probably have to agree to continue paying at least some of Martial's wages.
And if they are doing that, the club may conclude that it is better to simply keep the player around.
"I saw most of them play in two games and four or five training sessions but it’s still too early to talk about what might happen in the winter transfer window [but] if I look at the number of players we have it’s still a big squad," he said.
"We also need to make sure that players want to stay here. If they are still not getting enough game time here it might make sense to speak individually with the players and see if a loan might make sense.”
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