United: A lot of clubs wouldn't pay for Martial says pundit
Martial had been expected to leave the Premier League club this summer with the likes of PSG, Juventus and Barcelona believed to have been interested.
Martial’s agent even insisted over the summer that the Frenchman wanted to leave Manchester United.
Over the summer, Martial’s representative Philippe Lamboley said: “After thinking about all the factors and possibilities, Anthony wants to leave Manchester United.”
But the Sun now claim that Martial has had a change of heart and wants to stay at Old Trafford.
That could be a boost to Jose Mourinho though Martial struggled in United’s 3-2 defeat at Brighton at the weekend.
Indeed, the 22-year-old has failed to impress on a regular occasion under Mourinho despite the consistent support from United fans.
The European transfer window remains open until the end of the month, but Martial is reportedly keen to fight for his spot at the Premier League giants.
But former England manager Sam Allardyce believes the former Monaco star isn’t good enough for Manchester United.
Anthony Martial has reportedly handed Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho a boost (Image: GETTY)
“You’d look at Louis van Gaal who brought in Martial and it doesn’t matter who the manager is, Martial isn’t good enough for Manchester United,” Allardyce told beIN Sports.
“If you want to be super critical and look at the players he’s got. He is not the player they thought they were getting.
“There was a chance where you get a very big young talent for £50million.
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Anthony Martial has struggled at Manchester United in recent months (Image: GETTY)
Jose Mourinho has regularly criticised Manchester United forward Anthony Martial (Image: GETTY)
“But we are in his third season and he is no better than when he first came.
“He should have progressed. He should be as good as Leroy Sane and people like that. That’s not Jose’s fault.”
Martial may get another chance to impress as Manchester United host Tottenham on Monday night (8pm).
While United have suffered an indifferent start, winning one and losing one, Spurs have won their opening two encounters.