MANCHESTER UNITED are looking at swapping Anthony Martial for Inter Milan’s Federico Dimarco, a report claims.
With the January transfer window looming the Frenchman has been tipped for a move away from Old Trafford.
The uncertainty over Martial’s future has grown with the club still not extending his contract, which is set to finish in June 2024.
A transfer has been rumoured to be on the cards for the forward, who has failed to impress this season.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, a move that may benefit Man Utd is Martial heading over to Inter Milan.
The Serie A giants see Martial as a back-up choice for their frontline and want to send Dimarco, 26, as a part of a swap deal.
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With Inter valuing the Italian star at £50million this would be out of Man Utd’s budget despite the financial backing from Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the report claims.
However, an option for a swap could ease the hefty transfer fee.
Martial has struggled for form this term, having only scored once in 13 Premier League outings.
The Frenchman was available for sale in the summer but stayed at Old Trafford despite interest from clubs such as West Ham and Fenerbahce.
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But Erik ten Hag may have already begun to adapt to life without Martial as the forward has not featured in the matchday squad for United’s last three fixtures.
In 2018 Inter exercised their buy-back clause to bring back Dimarco for a second spell at the club from Sion.
After two loan moves at Parma and Hellas Verona, the Italian has made 113 appearances for the Milan-based side.
This term so far he has scored three goals and made five assists in 16 appearances.
But despite Dimarco’s recent muscle strain, the report claims United are still interested in the star.
Injuries have not deterred the Red Devils in the past as they signed Rasmus Hojlund even with his back injury.
The Dane has shown Ten Hag’s side how to bounce back from a hit after scoring his first goal and the winner against Aston Villa on Tuesday night.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
