Manchester United identify ideal replacement for Anthony Martial

Manchester United have identified Brighton attacker Karou Mitoma as an ideal replacement for Anthony Martial at Old Trafford, according to The Sun via Metro.

Mitoma, 25, made his debut for Brighton in August having joined a year earlier from Japanese side Kawasaki Frontale for just £2.7m.

The playmaker has scored nine goals and provided six assists since Graham Potter’s departure on the south coast.

The Japan international has thrived under Roberto De Zerbi and is now a regular starter for the Seagulls, who are an outside bet to finish in the top four.

Ten Hag remains a fan of Martial but has reluctantly decided to cash in on the France international due to his injury problems.

Ten Hag will want to sign Brighton star Kaoru Mitoma due to his ability to play across the front three.

Brighton would be reluctant to cash in on Mitoma at this stage but they’ve shown with Ben White and Marc Cucurella that they will sell at the right price.