Newcastle United ‘decide against Anthony Martial move’
Newcastle United will not seek a move for Manchester United striker Anthony Martial move, according to a report. Newcastle United ‘decide against Anthony Martial move’.
The Frenchman’s agent has claimed that his client is eager to leave the Red Devils in January as he continues to fight for changes in the first eleven.
It has been indicated that Newcastle will make a move for Martial in the January transfer window, and the club’s new owners are expected to spend the money in their bid to avoid relegation.
However, Football Insider claims that Martial is not a priority for Eddie Howe and as a result, the Magpies withdrew from the race to sign the 26-year-old.
The report adds that Howe is targeting new midfield and defensive signings for Newcastle and a £ 6 million fee would have been needed to sign Martial on loan next month.
Furthermore, Martial’s exorbitant wages believed to be around £ 240,000 a week, reportedly hamper his chances of moving elsewhere next month.
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