Looking to further bolster its attacking ranks, AS Roma is reportedly trying to negotiate a loan arrangement with Manchester United for 21-year-old attacker Anthony Martial, according to John Cross of the Mirror.

However, Cross reports the Red Devils are "unlikely" to be interested in a loan deal, prompting Roma to consider lodging a bid of more than £30 million to permanently secure the France international's services.

Under new director of football Monchi, Roma has already conducted a number of transfers, selling Mohamed Salah to Liverpool, Antonio Rudiger to Chelsea, and Leandro Paredes to Zenit St. Petersburg, and bringing on Rick Karsdorp, Lorenzo Pellegrini, and Maxime Gonalons.

With plenty of cash in hand and a balanced book, Cross reports Roma is now looking to pry Martial away from Old Trafford, where he struggled to find much playing time last season under Jose Mourinho.