New Delhi, Sept. 11 -- Anthony Martial, the former Manchester United star now sidelined at AEK Athens, is on the verge of a sensational loan move to Mexican giants Pumas UNAM. The 29-year-old Frenchman, who has been largely overlooked in Greece, could reunite with former Premier League talents Aaron Ramsey and Keylor Navas, injecting excitement into Pumas' campaign for the Apertura title.

AEK Athens, eager to shorten their squad and wage bill, have decided to offload Martial despite his contract running until 2027. The Greek club views the striker as surplus to requirements after a modest debut season. Notably, he featured in 23 games, netting nine goals and adding two assists.

Pumas, a storied Mexican team, has shown keen interest in b...