Anthony Martial is considering a return to the Premier League after leaving his club as a free agent this summer, with Everton and a number of other top-flight sides monitoring the former Manchester United forward.
Everton have already made contact with Martial’s representatives as they assess the possibility of bringing the France international back to English football.
Leeds United, Crystal Palace, Newcastle United, Sunderland and Tottenham have also been informed that Martial is available and is interested in returning to the Premier League, according to the Manchester Evening News.
Martial’s situation is therefore being watched by several clubs as they consider whether to pursue a player with previous Premier League experience. Everton are the only club named as having contacted his representatives, while the other interested sides have been made aware of his availability.
The forward became a free agent this summer, leaving him able to discuss a move without a transfer fee being required. His stated interest in returning to the Premier League has prompted attention from clubs looking at attacking options.
Martial previously played for Manchester United, where he established himself as a prominent forward after moving to England. His availability has now created the possibility of a return to the competition, with several clubs understood to be considering their interest.
Leeds United, Crystal Palace, Newcastle United, Sunderland and Tottenham have all been linked with awareness of Martial’s situation. However, there is no indication in the report that any of those clubs have made contact with his representatives.
Everton’s approach places them among the early movers in the developing situation. The club has contacted Martial’s representatives, while the player’s wider availability continues to be communicated to other Premier League teams.
Martial’s next move will depend on whether one of the interested clubs decides to progress beyond monitoring his circumstances. For now, the former Manchester United forward remains available as a free agent and is considering the prospect of resuming his career in the Premier League.
The interest comes as clubs assess their options in the transfer market, with Martial’s experience in English football making him a possible target for sides alerted to his availability. Any move would represent a return to the Premier League for the forward, who is understood to be open to that possibility.
The Manchester Evening News reported the interest in Martial, with Everton, Leeds United, Crystal Palace, Newcastle United, Sunderland and Tottenham among the clubs linked to his situation.
