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Man Utd transfer news: Anthony Martial to defy orders to secure Chelsea or Tottenham move
ANTHONY MARTIAL is ready to defy Manchester United orders to push through a move to either Chelsea or Tottenham.
Wayne Rooney: Martial could be one of the best in the league
Jose Mourinho is desperate to keep the attacker at Old Trafford this season despite failing to hand him regular playing time over the last two seasons.
Martial, however, is determined to leave United this summer as fellow Premier League giants circle for his signature.
Faced the realisation they may lose the youngster, the Red Devils have asked the player to move abroad should he push through an exit.
But according to the Sun, Martial is not prepared to leave England as he is settled in the Premier League.
This is a huge boost for Chelsea and Tottenham, who have both been pursuing the Frenchman since the start of the summer.
The Blues will likely swoop for Martial should Willian depart the club for Barcelona.
Meanwhile, Mauricio Pochettino is desperate to strengthen his attacking options, as he looks to provide support for Harry Kane.
Martial still has over a year left to run on his current United deal, although the club can trigger a one-year extension.
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The former Monaco star failed to impress Mourinho last term, only starting in 18 Premier League games.
Martial's nine goals weren't enough to persuade Didier Deschamps to hand him a place in France's World Cup squad.
This decision is likely to have been the catalyst for the forward wanting to leave United this summer.