Why Manchester United are refusing to sell Anthony Martial
Manchester United are unwilling to listen to offers for Anthony Martial this summer because the club fear the Frenchman could fulfill his potential elsewhere.
The Red Devils made Martial the most expensive teenager in world football when they agreed a £58million deal with Monaco in 2015 and he dazzled during his debut campaign at the club.
However, Martials failed to kick on since Jose Mourinho was appointed in 2016 and the Frenchman is said to be considering his options after falling behind Alexis Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku in the pecking order.
Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing the winger, while Juventus and Tottenham have held long-term interest.
However, United want to keep Martial and are fearful that selling the 22-year-old now would come back to haunt them, according to ESPN.
Martial has made 28 league appearances this term, 16 of which have been starts. However, Sanchezs arrival from Arsenal has complicated the Frenchmans future and Martial is now unwilling to sign a new deal until hes given a greater guarantee of first-team football.
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The forwards current deal expires in 2020 and United are keen for him to extend his current stay.
If Martial pushes to leave, United will look to sell abroad and would refuse to sell to Premier League rivals Tottenham and Chelsea.
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