AS Roma Target Anthony Martial in Bosman Move After Window Misses

AS Roma are weighing a free-agent move for 30-year-old Anthony Martial after failing to land priority wide targets before the summer transfer window closed.

According to Italian outlet Calciomercato, the Giallorossi could not secure Jamie Gittens or Jamie Leweling on deadline day despite a clear push to add a winger. With the window shut, Roma are now scanning the free-agent market, and two names have surfaced: Raheem Sterling and Anthony Martial. Per the same report, Martial is already “being offered a deal” by the club.

Martial’s Career Since Leaving the Premier League

Martial’s trajectory over the past five years has been uneven. At Manchester United, he compiled 90 goals and 54 assists across 317 appearances, a return that made him one of the more productive attackers of his generation at Old Trafford. Since departing as a free agent in July 2024, the picture has been mixed.

A stint at AEK Athens produced nine goals and two assists in 24 games, a respectable output. His move to CF Monterrey proved harder, with the Frenchman managing just 799 minutes across 20 appearances before the Mexican club released him. He is now without a club and searching for a new deal.

Premier League Interest Has Not Materialized

Martial has been offered to several Premier League sides, with intermediaries approaching Crystal Palace, Everton, and Tottenham Hotspur, among others. No transfer has come together, leaving him in an uncertain position heading into the season.

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Why Roma See Martial as a Viable Option

Roma’s need on the wings is genuine. Stephan El Shaarawy left as a free agent. Bryan Zaragoza returned to his parent club after a loan. Federico Chiesa was explored late in the window without result. Eight players arrived during the summer campaign, yet the wide positions remain thin.

Martial, available on a Bosman, addresses the squad gap without a transfer fee. Whether he can rediscover the form he showed in England within Serie A’s different tempo is the central question. His recent output has been inconsistent, and Roma’s decision will likely hinge on the terms he accepts and his current physical condition. Stay with TipsGG for the latest updates as this deal develops.