Inter Milan are launching a bid for Manchester United attacker Anthony Martial.

The Mirror says Inter have targeted United striker Martial to replace Chelsea-bound Romelu Lukaku.

The Serie A champions are resigned to losing former United, Everton and West Brom hit-man Lukaku after his old club offered to meet Inter's asking price to take him back to Stamford Bridge.

Lukaku's exit could then open the door for Martial to leave Old Trafford.

Inter want to take the 25-year-old on loan for the season despite their massive windfall – and United will agree if the Italian club accept their demand that an obligation to buy must be included in any arrangement.

United want to recoup most of the £50million they paid Monaco to sign Martial six years ago.