Manchester United fans have voiced their frustration over the club’s decision to part ways with Anthony Martial following reports about a new striker the club is considering. Martial, 28, who joined Old Trafford in 2015, scored 90 goals and provided 47 assists in 317 appearances before his release this summer.
While Martial made a strong start in England, his later years were marred by injuries, causing him to miss 45 games in the last three seasons. Now a free agent, he has been spending time with his family. Fans are particularly questioning the decision to let him go, especially as the club is now linked with Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin. According to Sky Sports, Calvert-Lewin is one of several forwards under consideration by United this transfer window, following the signing of Joshua Zirkzee.
With a year left on his contract, United’s transfer officials believe Calvert-Lewin could strengthen Erik ten Hag’s attacking options. However, the 27-year-old also has a concerning injury history, missing 70 games in the last three seasons. Despite this, he managed to play in 32 Premier League matches last season after recovering from major injuries the previous year.
Fans have expressed their dissatisfaction online, with one remarking: “Manchester United let Anthony Martial go only to sign Dominic Calvert-Lewin? Why?” Another commented: “Why release injury-prone Martial just to bring in another injury-prone player like Calvert-Lewin? It doesn’t make sense.”
