Sevilla have failed with an opening offer for Manchester United striker Anthony Martial.

The Daily Mail says United have turned down an offer from Sevilla to take Martial on loan for the remainder of the season.

The French striker has informed United's interim manager Ralf Rangnick that he wishes to leave Old Trafford because of a lack of game time this season.

Rangnick said he was sympathetic to Martial's position but any deal must be right for United.

The LaLiga club proposed a straight loan until the end of the season that does not include an obligation to buy Martial afterwards or an option on him.

But it only covered part of Martial's £200,000-a-week wages and United have turned down this opening bid from the Spanish club.

Sevilla is believed to be Martial's preferred destination if he is to move during the January window.