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Man Utd 'would love to announce' THIS on transfer deadline day - Sky Sports reporter
MANCHESTER UNITED would love to announce the extension of Anthony Martial’s contract on transfer deadline day, claims Sky Sports reporter James Cooper.
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Martial has reportedly agreed a new five-year contract at Manchester United.
It is a U-turn from the France international who was keen on leaving Old Trafford last summer.
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Cooper claims it is unlikely there will be any new incomings before Thursday’s 11pm transfer deadline.
Marouane Fellaini could complete his move to Chinese Super League club Shandong Lueng, although there is no rush as the Chinese window does not shut February 28.
I think Manchester United would love to announce some good news on that
Cooper says United would like to seal Fellaini's exit today though and also announce Martial's new deal.
“I think one thing that is progressing nicely from Marouane Fellaini’s point of view is his transfer to the Chinese Super League,” Cooper told Sky Sports News.
“A lot of paperwork going back and forth this morning, I think these transfers tend to be pretty protractive.
“And then the problem is it’s not time-dependant either, another month on the Chinese window.
“And it could be, although Man United would love to do something today, that it could drag on a little bit as well.
“The other thing we are waiting for is contract news.
“Imminently, of course, Anthony Martial expected to put pen to paper to a new deal committing himself to the club.
“Again, not time dependant, but I think Manchester United would love to announce some good news on that, baring in mind of course Scott McTominay the most recent player to do the same for Manchester United.
“I think, rather than incomings, I think Marouane Fellaini’s the big one.
“It would be nice if we get some nice contract news from Manchester United.”
United will look to return to winning ways on Sunday when they visit Leicester.