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Manchester United star Anthony Martial rejects contract and demands transfer because of Jose Mourinho

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Man Utd star rejects contract and demands transfer because of Jose Mourinho — The Frenchman is unhappy with his reduced role at Old Trafford (Picture: Getty)

Anthony Martial has refused a new contract offer from Manchester United and wants to leave the club this summer to find a new challenge, according to reports.

The Frenchman made a strong start to the campaign as United looked to tussle with Manchester City for the title, though his game time has been reduced more recently following Alexis Sanchezs arrival.

And, according to French radio station RMC Sport, Martial is unhappy with his reduced role at United and has clashed with Jose Mourinho.

Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United vs Chelsea - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - February 25, 2018 Manchester United's Anthony Martial walks past manager Jose Mourinho as he is substituted Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or — Martial and Mourinhos relationship has disintegrated since the turn of the year (Picture: Getty)

Martial no longer feels valued by Mourinho or United, frequently used only off the bench in recent matches, while he has not played in the Premier League since February.

His relations with Mourinho have gone cold since the turn of the year, with the Portuguese coach favouring new recruit Sanchez in the starting XI.

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Martial is so unhappy with his playing time he has rejected a five-year contract extension and made it known that he would prefer to find a new club this summer.

While United are keen to keep Martial, there is a sense that a bid of around £60million would be enough to prise him away from Old Trafford.

Plenty of European giants are already monitoring Martials situation and there would be a long queue of suitors if United do sanction his request to leave.

Juventus and Atletico Madrid are both keeping tabs on Martial, as are Tottenham Hotspur – who tried to sign him while he was still at Monaco – but United would prefer not to sell to a Premier League rival.