Everton are in contact with Anthony Martial over a possible move for the free agent, with the club attracted by the prospect of signing the former Manchester United forward without a transfer fee.
A return to the Premier League would give the 30-year-old an opportunity to revive a career that has declined since he left Manchester United in 2024. The possibility of Martial joining Everton has been reported by Italian outlet derbyderbyderby.it.
Discussions between the player and the club are understood to be active, although no final decision has been made. Everton’s interest remains at the contact stage, and the situation has yet to develop into an agreement.
Martial’s availability as a free agent is believed to be particularly appealing to Everton’s hierarchy. Unlike a deal involving a player under contract, any potential move would not require the club to negotiate a transfer fee with another side. The source identifies that status as one of the factors attracting Everton’s interest.
For Martial, the proposed switch would represent a chance to restart his career in English football. His time at Manchester United ended in 2024, and since that departure his career has been described as having gone into a marked decline. A move back to the Premier League could therefore offer him the opportunity to rebuild his reputation at the age of 30.
Everton would, however, be attempting another career revival after previously trying to help Dele Alli return to form. That move ultimately ended badly, according to the report, which highlights the mixed outcome of the club’s earlier attempt to give a struggling high-profile player a fresh start.
The potential Martial deal is not yet complete, and the two sides have still to reach a decision. While contact is continuing, there has been no confirmation that Everton will make an offer or that Martial will accept a move to the club.
Martial began his Premier League career with Manchester United and is now being linked with a return to England through Everton. For the player, the proposed destination could provide a route back into the competition where he previously established himself, while Everton are assessing whether another experienced name can be given the opportunity to relaunch his career.
At present, the main attraction for the club is Martial’s availability without a transfer fee. The reported discussions will determine whether that initial interest develops into a formal agreement.