Man United want to offload £50m flop quickly but £250k per week wages could be a stumbling block

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It’s becoming quite a busy transfer window for Manchester United, and the revolving door at Old Trafford looks set to keep turning as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer seeks a buyer for one of the club’s biggest flops of recent years.

Although a potential £50m transfer fee isn’t beyond the reach of many clubs, Anthony Martial’s reported £250,000 per week wages may prove to be a huge stumbling block.

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The Frenchman burst onto the scene in Manchester with a debut goal against Liverpool, but has blown hot and cold for the club ever since.

Anthony Martial hasn’t been consistent enough for Manchester United

With Jadon Sancho now having been secured, it appears that Martial’s days as a first-team regular are all but numbered, and to that end, it would suit all parties if he found a new club.

The Daily Star suggest that Tottenham Hotspur may be interested in the wide man’s services, however, unless some agreement can be reached on wages, that looks to be a non-starter.

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