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Tottenham dealt huge BLOW in race to sign Monaco ace Anthony Martial
TOTTENHAM'S chances of signing Monaco striker Anthony Martial have been dealt a huge blow.
Monaco striker Anthony Martial looks set to reject a move to the Premier League
The highly-rated youngster has been linked with a move to Tottenham this summer, but according to French newspaper L'Equipe, he is set to sign a new contract until 2019.
The France Under-21 international scored nine goals in Ligue 1 last season and is estimated to be worth £19million.
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is keen to find a strike partner for England international Harry Kane.
It comes as no surprise that the Spurs boss is trying to offload some deadwood from his squad - including Roberto Soldado and Emmanuel Adebayor - as he begins to make preparations ahead of the new season.
Tottenham face Manchester United at Old Trafford on the opening day of the 2015-16 season on August 8.