5 possible destinations for Anthony Martial

#5 Barcelona

Barcelona are reputed to have considered a move for Martial before signing Ousmane Dembele last summer

Despite looking set to win La Liga at a relative canter this season – they’re still unbeaten in league competition at the time of writing – Ernesto Valverde’s first season as Barcelona manager hasn’t gone completely without a hitch as his side were eliminated in the Champions League quarter-finals by Roma.

And of course, at a club like Barcelona, simply winning the league isn’t always good enough.That’s why they’ll likely be looking to splash the cash on new stars this summer, particularly in the attacking areas.

Of course, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez remain world-class talents at the head of Barca’s attack, but they’re not getting any younger – they’re both the wrong side of 30 now – and so how much longer they can keep going at the top is always a question mark. Meanwhile, young talent Ousmane Dembele has spent large swathes of the season sidelined with injury.

Reports suggest that Barca actually considered swooping for Martial last summer before choosing to sign his countryman Dembele instead, and of course, despite his appearances becoming rarer recently, he’s still clearly a talented player who could definitely make a mark at the Nou Camp.

With a fee of £60m being bandied around, he’s definitely affordable for Barca, and a move there could rejuvenate his career without him taking a step down in terms of the profile of his club.