YES! then, we can get Griezman or Bale! haha
Bouhafsi: Martial wants to leave United
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Didn’t Rashford always get he nod ahead of him anyway. If anything Sanchez took Rashford a spot more often.
I would think United are offering him more to stay anyway but his agent wants more.
Not true, but still easily a better ratio than Sanchez.
The older I get, the harder it is to really get too upset about stuff like this.
I'd much rather keep him, and I can sort of see his point about getting dropped when he was playing well for Sanchez who was then pretty shit for the rest of the season.
But he's also not helped himself with his performances since January when he was given a chance. His movement off the ball is appalling, it's like the only thing he's willing to do is get the ball to feet on the left and then try and dribble past 4 or 5 men. He never seems to make any runs in behind.
Now if we sell Martial the same Summer we give Fellaini a new contract, that would upset me.
I'd much rather keep him, and I can sort of see his point about getting dropped when he was playing well for Sanchez who was then pretty shit for the rest of the season.
But he's also not helped himself with his performances since January when he was given a chance. His movement off the ball is appalling, it's like the only thing he's willing to do is get the ball to feet on the left and then try and dribble past 4 or 5 men. He never seems to make any runs in behind.
Now if we sell Martial the same Summer we give Fellaini a new contract, that would upset me.
Could be his agent playing a power move with United in the hopes to get him a new deal. Hope it's that and Anthony doesn't actually want to leave 
So Woodward just went behind Mourinho's back and brought in a player he didn't really want? Where did you read this?
People forget how ruthless Sir Alex was. And those comparing Martial and Ronaldo when he wanted to leave, have no clue. Fergie never stopped talking about the kid's insane work ethics and dedication. Ronaldo, despite all his faults and problems, was a machine and he had unmatchable drive. That's why his manager could run through a troop for him.
Mou needs to go!!!!!he has not unsettled too many players! he must go! Let's get Zidane
Think Bayern and Juve will be all over this. Especially Bayern could see him as Riberys replacement on that left wing. He will be a massive success there
Its closer to being a mistake than success. And it's definitely not smart business currently .If I remember correctly we bought Sanchez to help us mount a challenge on the CL. That's the feeling we all had when he arrived. That he would be that player to elevate the attack, bring his world class qualities immediately and make a difference straight away. We didn't get that and the team didn't improve at all with him in the team. On top of that we are now at risk of losing one of our biggest talents. If Sanchez had brought his Arsenal form here then maybe Martial leaving wouldn't have hurt as much. Now we are stuck in the unknown and that's what worries me going into next season.
Thanks for this great post. Some in this thread should take notice. I read some guy talking Mourinho fanboys. Fecking grow up. This post is what its all about.
Hmm.. Pogba was like what 18 at the time? Martial is 22. Pogba could afford to be bit more patient as it was a gaping hole in the squad and even if he wasn't ready that season he would have gotten more game time the next. It wasn't like we had bought anyone except bringing back Scholes for few months or that he became a starter at Juve instantly.
With Martial its different as his game time still seems limited next few season with Sanchez here and also Rashard and others and with Mouronhos treatment in 2 years now. Also he is 22 and other clubs can make him a starter.
Very possible. Agents do this a lot. And some agents do it more crudely or blatantly than others.Could be his agent playing a power move with United in the hopes to get him a new deal. Hope it's that and Anthony doesn't actually want to leave
Remind me, how long did we keep Anderson around for? SAF wasn't some devil.
People forget how ruthless Sir Alex was. And those comparing Martial and Ronaldo when he wanted to leave, have no clue. Fergie never stopped talking about the kid's insane work ethics and dedication. Ronaldo, despite all his faults and problems, was a machine and he had unmatchable drive. That's why his manager could run through a troop for him.
Good on him for choosing what's best for his career. No matter where he'll go, he'll get to play for a team with a better functioning attacking system.
Meh let him go if he's thrown his toys out of the pram, united are bigger than any player and so is the manager. Calling for mourinho's head over this is daft
June definitely though they won't pay what we'd want.
Can see Barcelona or Real having a go too maybe? Depending on who leaves.
Atletico as well if Griezmann leaves.
You say that with such confidence. But what if Martial wants to go to Spurs? After all, that's not so unlikely.
Are United really going to keep an unhappy player for another year and see his transfer value drop significantly when it comes to next summer with 1 year left on his contract (if extended)?
All you'd gain from that is not improving a rival's squad, whilst making a deal for Toby less likely. People talk about alternative CBs to Toby and say "United have moved on", but I'm not convinced.
Juventus, Bayern, Atletico could all outbid Spurs and offer higher wages, even Chelsea could if we are talking of English clubs. Spurs are nickel and diming Aston Villa over Jack Grealish ffs. Get real man.
I feel he will end up at Atletico or Juve.
I would accept swap deals in some form for any of the following:
Verratti
Marquinhos
Kroos
Varane
Kovacic
Bale
Alex Sandro
Pjanic
Milinkovic-Savic (Napoli couldn't afford him tbf)
Thiago
We'll probably end up doing a part-exchange for Willian though, which wouldn't be too bad either. But would be disappointing seeing Martial turn out for a rival.
He wouldnt play more at Barca or Real than here i think. Atletico depends on Griezmann. I dont think he will have problems finding a CL club in the top 4 leagues anyway. Plenty of clubs will think they can get a good deal out of it, rightfully so
Martial doesn't play for 60% of the season either.
The same Ronaldo that fell out with Mourinho - our current manager.
People forget how ruthless Sir Alex was. And those comparing Martial and Ronaldo when he wanted to leave, have no clue. Fergie never stopped talking about the kid's insane work ethics and dedication. Ronaldo, despite all his faults and problems, was a machine and he had unmatchable drive. That's why his manager could run through a troop for him.
Since Jose arrived we don't let players go on the cheap. We made our money back on Depay and Schneiderlin, despite both having disasterous spells, and we won't lose money on Martial if we want to move him on.
Hey, Tony. Our Nabil deal fell through and we still need someone. Just saying. Call me.
Completely agree with this bolded part. Were we really going to let City have a free pass at Sanchez, yet stick around with Mkhi stinking up the place? My opinion on the matter is pretty similar to what most people here have stated. Am I big Martial fan? Heck Yeah! Am I upset he might leave? Sure. Am I going to blame this on Jose? Absolutely not! Nobody is bigger than the club IMO. This revisionism is driving me insane. Martial has not had a complete 90 minutes where he has controlled the game, bossed the game, bullied opposition defenders. And that is for good reason, he is 22! Had some personal issues last season (self admitted), had a DECENT first half of the season (mainly as a sub, might I add) and now feels he is entitled to be "an important player" in the squad? All very toys out the pram.
I would definitely look to do a deal with PSG, Juve or Real. Plenty of interesting players.
Yeah not sure why people still think we sell cheaply anymore.
To get money back on Depay and Schneirderlin was incredible business really.
I'm indifferent to him staying or leaving.
He's stagnated since he's arrived. Not much improvement.
And if he does not want to stay, I have no problems selling him. We've survived getting rid of better players before.
He's stagnated since he's arrived. Not much improvement.
And if he does not want to stay, I have no problems selling him. We've survived getting rid of better players before.
Nobody wants to go to spurs. Doubt Martial even knows who they are never mind wanting to go there.
Yep. We even got most of the Di Maria money back from PSG.
Fact is we don't NEED to sell Martial. If we do though we will get the money we want. Period.
He was not some devil, the fine gentleman. But he was the boss. No question about that He kept Anderson because he wanted to keep Anderson. He played anyone he wanted to play and benched anyone he wanted to bench. Those who wanted out and who had irritation agents, he sent packing at the appropriate time.
I do, could be wrong but can't see it.
Doubt we will sell him to a rival if other options are available, and it's not as if you're able to offer him such a lucrative opportunity that he'll demand a move to you; you simply do not have that pulling power.
If someone like Juve were after him then he chooses them over you every time.
In your dreams!Hey, Tony. Our Nabil deal fell through and we still need someone. Just saying. Call me.
Definitely.
In the first instance though if I was Jose I'd get an arm around him and try to convince him to stay. I think he needs to feel wanted. His chance will come. He's only 22 and some naivety, inconsistency and inexperience would be expected from his game. He'd also formed a pretty good partnership with Lukaku before he was dropped. If he stays, I'd be pretty optimistic we'd start reaping the rewards just like when we were patient with Ronaldo and to a lesser extent Nani.
Out of interest, why are no top clubs bidding for his services? Genuine question.
I really like Martial and I would be gutted to see a player of his potential leave the club, but the blame goes both ways here. It's the manager's job to make his players feel supported, etc. and Jose has gone about managing the team egos (particularly the younger players) in a...very interesting way. At the same time, it's your job as a player to make yourself undroppable, and Martial hasn't really done that. Over the last two years, there just hasn't been enough improvement on his end, and that falls on him. Sad situation, really.
You could say the exact same thing about Toby.
Well this is just a stupid comment.
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