Anthony Martial wants to leave Manchester United - agent Sky Sports News understands Tottenham have a long-standing interest in the striker By Lyall Thomas Last Updated: 13/06/18 10:55pm
Anthony Martial has decided he wants to leave Manchester United, according to his agent.
Philippe Lamboley, director of USFA management, has told French media that United do not want to lose the France international but have not found an agreement with him over a new contract. Tottenham have a long-standing interest in Martial, Sky Sports News understands, but Lamboley insists United will have the final say on whether he stays or goes this summer.
"After thinking about all the possibilities and scenarios, Anthony wants to leave Manchester United," Lamboley told RMC Sport. "There are many scenarios. For now, it's premature to talk about it. Anthony will speak later to explain all of this. "Manchester United want to extend Anthony's contract and do not want him to leave, but we have not been able to find an agreement for several months. "I think that when Manchester United, which is the most powerful club in the world it must be remembered, do not find an agreement in eight months of negotiations, it is because they do not really want to make him an important member of the team. That's the root of this decision. It is a well-considered decision. "However, it is quite obvious and it is very important to remember that he is under contract, that Manchester United will have the last word and that we will respect the decision of the club, and he will fulfil his commitment to them.
"However, we do not share the same vision for Anthony's future. Today, Anthony is disappointed because he has shown for three seasons the love he has for the club and its supporters."
United boss Jose Mourinho put Martial among a number of players under criticism for a performance last season, but later praised the former Monaco forward stating it was "like having a new player".
But Martial, whom Tottenham tried to sign before he joined United for £36million in 2015, finished the season with just 18 Premier League starts and nine league goals.
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Martial has indicated through his agent that he wants to leave Old Trafford this summer. Sources have told ESPN FC Jose Mourinho does not want to keep a player who does not want to be at the club but executive vice-chairman Woodward is reluctant to sell.
Martial's agent Philippe Lamboley has claimed the Frenchman has decided to seek a transfer.
Sources have told ESPN FC he has become frustrated by a lack of playing time following Alexis Sanchez's arrival from Arsenal in January and because negotiations over a new contract have stalled. Bayern Munich, Juventus and Chelsea are among the clubs interested but United will not consider selling to a Premier League rival. Mourinho is open to selling Martial, who scored 11 goals in 45 games last season, but there are concerns among club chiefs that it could come back to haunt them if the 22-year-old goes on to fulfil his undoubted potential elsewhere.
He has got one year left on his contract and United also hold an option to extend his deal by an additional 12 months, effectively tying him down until 2020.
Sources have told ESPN FC that Mourinho sees Martial's disquiet as an opportunity to bring in another winger. He is interested in Inter Milan's Ivan Perisic and Willian at Chelsea.
Mourinho went on record last season to say he would not bring in another attacker this summer after securing Sanchez in January but if Martial departs, there would be a opportunity to sign another forward.
He has got one year left on his contract and United also hold an option to extend his deal by an additional 12 months, effectively tying him down until 2020.
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Anthony Martial edges closer to being sold by Manchester United after flying home early from United States tour
Anthony Martial is edging closer to being sold by Manchester United after he decided to leave the club’s United States tour early.
The France international has returned to Paris to be at the birth of his son, but manager Jose Mourinho is not happy about the late notice given and the club have failed to confirm or deny whether he had received permission from his coach to do so.
Sources have told Telegraph Sport that Martial is unlikely to return to the US and this will be perceived as an attempt to try to force a way out of Old Trafford, even if the motivation to leave was understandable.