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Freddie Keighley

Anthony Martial's three suitors with Man Utd star desperate for January exit

Anthony Martial has caught the eye of three leading clubs on the continent after outlining his desire to leave Manchester United in January, according to reports.

The forward, 26, is unhappy with his lack of minutes this season and earlier in December his representative publicly declared he will search for a new club.

Martial has started four games in all competitions and agent Philippe Lamboley told Sky Sports News: "Anthony wishes to leave the club in January. He just needs to play.

"He doesn’t want to stay in January and I will speak to the club soon."

The Frenchman remains intent on leaving Old Trafford during next month's transfer window and there are already European clubs queueing up to sign him.

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Anthony Martial reportedly favours a move to Sevilla, who defeated Manchester United in last season's Europa League semi-finals (UEFA via Getty Images)

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That is according to Sky Sports, who judge Sevilla to be the leading contenders after a brilliant start to the season which leaves them second in La Liga ahead of Tuesday night's clash with Barcelona.

The report adds Barca are also keen on Martial as they look to bring in a forward following Sergio Aguero's retirement due to a heart condition.

Elsewhere, Juventus are in the race for the wantaway United star but Sevilla are viewed as the frontrunners as they would likely offer the player the most game time.

All three clubs are said to be keen on an initial loan, which is unsurprising given Martial is under contract until 2024 with the option to extend for another year.

In the remaining days before the January window opens, Martial and Lamboley will hold talks with interim manager Ralf Rangnick, just as the agent promised they would.

Rangnick had little to say when quizzed on the situation earlier this month, insisting he will not respond to comments made in the press and urging Martial to address him in person.

"The player hasn’t spoken with me or us about it," Rangnick said of Martial. "If he really has the wish to go to another club, it should be the player who informs either the board or myself.

Anthony Martial scored a sublime goal against Liverpool on his Manchester United debut (Getty Images)

"To be honest, what his agent says via the media is not of that much interest to me."

United paid an initial £36million to sign Martial in 2015 after he burst onto the scene for Monaco, while there were a further £20.7million in add-ons included in the deal.

The versatile attacker lit up Old Trafford on his debut by scoring against Liverpool, the first of his 79 goals in 269 games for the club.

However, he has slipped down the pecking order due to the emergence of Mason Greenwood as well as the signings of Edinson Cavani, Jadon Sancho and Cristiano Ronaldo in recent seasons.

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