Yeah, I think all things considered I'd be happy with that too. Apart from anything else, we're so short of actual number 9s that if he gets sold we probably need to buy another 2 (assuming MG is permanently out of the picture).
That is very much a valid point. Everbody talking about who the number 9 signing should be, wehen the current options are:
Weghorst - Surely wont be made permanent
Martial - Been here a long time now
Rashford - Is an argument but I am very much in the he is a left sided player
Greenwood - Whether he has a future here let alone after so long can even come back if he does
There is a distinct possibility Martial is the only justfiable option we currently have.
All that being said, personally I would still sell him. I know there is the argument Ten Hag has improved player a, b c which is justified....but he isnt going to improve everybody, not everybody is going to buy in to the work ethic on management....we have seen that already in cases. Martial has been here a long time now, he has had a lot of injuries, despite the ability he hasnt had many consistent spells of form.
IF we can even actually sell him for a decent fee, which is by no means a given at this point in time, I would rather we sign a second striker that is young and talented and can be moulded.
I still think with the inconsistencies there seem to be bith physically and mentally, that is the better option.
Eriksen stays, but for me he has never been more than a very valuable squad member, its just our midfield options are too young or too poor that he has started so often....bot doubting him bein ga good player that has done well....but I never thought we would hugely missed him as others mentioned and in reality....have we?