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Man Utd transfer news: Anthony Martial will change exit decision for one reason - Nicol
MANCHESTER UNITED forward Anthony Martial will stay at the club beyond the European transfer deadline because of the uncertainty over Jose Mourinho’s future.
Man United: I don't think Martial will move says Nicol
Those are the thoughts of ESPN FC pundit and former Liverpool defender Steve Nicol.
Martial has been linked with a move away from Manchester United for the majority of the summer after his agent, Philippe Lamboley, revealed he wanted out.
Chelsea and Tottenham were two of the clubs reportedly interested in signing him.
Premier League clubs can no longer make signings but the majority of leagues across Europe still have their windows open.
I think he’ll be looking at what’s going on at Man United, what’s going on with Mourinho
Nicol was asked whether he thinks Martial will be on his way out of Manchester United before August 31.
And the former Scotland international reckons the 22-year-old will choose to stay put, with Mourinho the favourite with the bookies to lose his job next in the Premier League.
Nicol replied: “I’m going to say no.
“Up until a couple of weeks ago I would have said this guy is desperate to get out.
“But I think he’ll be looking at what’s going on at Man United, what’s going on with Mourinho.
“I think he will hold fire.
“So because of that I’m going to say no.”
Martial was keen on leaving Old Trafford after seeing his game time limited under Mourinho last season.
The France international left United’s pre-season tour of the USA early to be at the birth of his child.
However, he did not return to the tour, which annoyed Jose Mourinho.
Martial started the 3-2 loss to Brighton on Sunday but was substituted after 60 minutes.
He has scored 36 goals for United in 137 appearances.