Martial | Di Marzio thinks he will stay

[Jazz]

Mourinho is so sneaky. He leaked this shit to his favourite hack just after the fans are feeling good after the game and also fortunately for him, Sanchez performed well. Make no mistake, he's isolated Martial. The boy was being productive up until Sanchez arrived, and Jose fecked him over. Now he's making out like Martial is not doing what he's told. In my opinion he's lying. No matter what Martial does Jose does not like him. He hates his personality. Imagine a 50 odd year old man acting like a child picking favourites, instead of concentrating on developing a talent that he's been entrusted to take care of by the club that employs him.

United are making a big mistake especially if we get that crock Bale. Stupid decision. The best thing they can do is insert a clause like Spurs did with Madrid, where if he comes back to the PL we have first refusal. By then Jose would have fecked off.

I'm also pissed at Martial's agent. The boy is young. Encourage him to concentrate on improving knowing that this manager is not for the long haul. A savvy agent would also know that the way to Mourinho's heart is through his ego. Teach the kid how to kiss arse, and he would have probably fared better.

No way though should he go anywhere except abroad. Don't want to be reminded of how stupid the club has been every weekend, if he's in the Prem.

 

[borrays]

How much money would Klopp need to give you for Martial? We have some money lying around and are desperately in need of another brilliant striker/winger next season. I'd rather Martial than Lemar.

Are you lot going to sell Salah this summer? nah we wont let him go to domestic rivals (especially lvpool), and he has 2 years contract with us so the ball is still in our hand. personally speaking i think he'll sign up a new contract this is just a part of negotiations to see how much United or Jose value him.

 

[Damien]

It’s increasingly obvious that Mourinho bought Sanchez to directly replace Martial and having he and Rashford battle to be Sanchez’s backup - which would lead to both players getting fewer games than they need - wouldn’t really serve anyone in the long term.

Yeah. I'm sure same plan was in mind with Perisic despite claims from some/Mourinho after it fell through of him being used as a wingback.

 

[Scorpy]

I'd hate to see him leave, he's been my favourite player since his explosive debut against Liverpool.

That being said, I can actually see us including him in a deal for Juve's Alex Sandro this summer.

 

[Duafc]

Mourinho is so sneaky. He leaked this shit to his favourite hack just after the fans are feeling good after the game and also fortunately for him, Sanchez performed well. Make no mistake, he's isolated Martial. The boy was being productive up until Sanchez arrived, and Jose fecked him over. Now he's making out like Martial is not doing what he's told. In my opinion he's lying. No matter what Martial does Jose does not like him. He hates his personality. Imagine a 50 odd year old man acting like a child picking favourites, instead of concentrating on developing a talent that he's been entrusted to take care of by the club that employs him.

United are making a big mistake especially if we get that crock Bale. Stupid decision. The best thing they can do is insert a clause like Spurs did with Madrid, where if he comes back to the PL we have first refusal. By then Jose would have fecked off.

I'm also pissed at Martial's agent. The boy is young. Encourage him to concentrate on improving knowing that this manager is not for the long haul. A savvy agent would also know that the way to Mourinho's heart is through his ego. Teach the kid how to kiss arse, and he would have probably fared better.

No way though should he go anywhere except abroad. Don't want to be reminded of how stupid the club has been every weekend, if he's in the Prem.

 

[amolbhatia50k]

You can't make an omelette without breaking a few eggs.

Losing Martial is going to be one of the consequences of needing to balance out this squad. We need consistency in every department.

I'm a huge fan of Martial and it'd be a shame to see him leave, but we can't be arseing around anymore. We have a big task ahead of us in the league and in Europe.

I just don't see how he fits in.

By being one of the most gifted young footballers around and hence potentially a phenomenal attacker in the near future? We are only going to get so far with the likes of Lingard and Mata in our first choice 11. Especially given how much better than us the team were chasing are. Every top team needs players with that special something. Martial definitely has that. Sanchez and Pogba do too but the former is a short term fix and one attacker with genuine flair and class isn't enough.

I'd convince him to stay and build an attack around Rashford, Lukaku, Sanchez and Martial. Lingard is a useful player but the payoff with him is small IMO.

 

[Jazz]

Wonderful contribution from you Mourino fan boy

 

[Silas]

If it does happen, I hope we insert a buy-back clause. Ideally, he'll agree to a loan for a season or two to a team like Juve if he really wants more game time, but I'm not sure how likely that is.

 

[Scorpy]

If it does happen, I hope we insert a buy-back clause. Ideally, he'll agree to a loan for a season or two to a team like Juve if he really wants more game time, but I'm not sure how likely that is.

There have been some rumours about a potential loan to Lyon, but I can't see that happening. There will be much stronger teams vying for his permanent signature this summer.

 

[InfiniteBoredom]

There will be no loan. The clubs interested won't risk developing him for a year only to have him return to Utd, especially when the ones Martial would consider have no need to rely on loanees. He also have 2 years left on his contract so this summer is the last time we can extract a fair fee, recouping the considerable outlay we've already spent on him. Too many risks involved in sending him away only to have him return with 1 year left, with a potential serious injury or being rusty after not playing.

At this stage, with all the noises and Martial's silence, he's as good as gone. This thread is becoming increasingly pointless with people in the two camps regurgitating the same arguments over and over and lobbing insults at each other.

 

[Jacko21]

By being one of the most gifted young footballers around and hence potentially a phenomenal attacker in the near future? We are only going to get so far with the likes of Lingard and Mata in our first choice 11. Especially given how much better than us the team were chasing are. Every top team needs players with that special something. Martial definitely has that. Sanchez and Pogba do too but the former is a short term fix and one attacker with genuine flair and class isn't enough.

I'd convince him to stay and build an attack around Rashford, Lukaku, Sanchez and Martial. Lingard is a useful player but the payoff with him is small IMO.

And yet under two full seasons under Mourinho, he hasn't held down a place in the Starting XI.

I don't disagree, he's an exceptional player, but how do you see a front four of Rashford, Lukaku, Sanchez and Martial working? Somebody would always be playing out of position. If it is a combination that would work, it wouldn't happened by now. The reality is, somebody is going to have to make way. As frustrating as it will be to see someone like Martial leave.

 

[Wednesday at Stoke]

Spurs wouldn't pay the wages Bale would want. Chelsea (if Hazard goes) or United are probably his most likely places to go to.

If Kane goes the other way, Real might help spurs by subsidizing his wages.

 

[rotherham_red]

I'm one of Martials biggest fans, and I enjoy his play style, but if he doesn't want to be here we need to see the bigger picture. He is a valuable player so either we recoup £60-80m and reinvest in say a top right winger, or he will be involved in a swap deal for a player than we want and that wants to be here.

Add a right winger, LB and RB to to this current team and I believe it will take us to bigger things. If Martial wants to leave, I am happy with Sanchez and Rashford at LW. If Martial is sold we will have even more money in the pot for 3 top players this summer.

Oh I agree, I'm just very annoyed with Jose for that Sanchez signing - common sense would have been to play him on the right while martial stayed on the left. Instead he puts him on the left, unsettling Martial and because of how Sanchez plays the position, he's constantly in Pogba's space - nice way of fecking up your two best outfield players at a crucial point in the season... cnut.

The only way he can make this right is by bringing in another young player of similar ilk who is left footed. If he gets in a Perisic or a Willian/Bale, he can feck right off.

 

[YouOnlyLiveTwice]

If we sell him, i think we need to make some kinda swap deal with a different attacking player. There is so few out there and we would have a hard time finding one for the right price. Martial is the perfect bait to get the likes of Eriksen etc.

 

[BluesJr]

It’s increasingly obvious that Mourinho bought Sanchez to directly replace Martial and having he and Rashford battle to be Sanchez’s backup - which would lead to both players getting fewer games than they need - wouldn’t really serve anyone in the long term.

It’s a shame. He could be a cracking player.

Yep pretty much how I see it too. He’s just never been into Martial at all it’s been so frustrating. With the right encouragement and confidence put into him he will be immense, and we’ll look silly selling him.

 

[Silas]

There will be no loan. The clubs interested won't risk developing him for a year only to have him return to Utd

If they think he'll help them achieve their goal for the season, why wouldn't they? He may not be the finished product, but he's still a quite a good player right now, so it's not as if they'd only benefit if it was a permanent deal.

 

[InfiniteBoredom]

If they think he'll help them achieve their goal for the season, why wouldn't they? He may not be the finished product, but he's still a quite a good player right now, so it's not as if they'd only benefit if it was a permanent deal.

Because with their finances/status, it'd be more beneficial to give that playtime to another player?

The only instances big clubs like Real, Juve etc... did a loan/buy back clause deal was for back up i.e Morata or Adebayor/Hernandez. Said players also got limited opportunities and never a clear fixture in the starting XI. Martial is leaving for consistent game time, why would he risk that? And why should the like of Juve, Bayern or Barca play him consistently when they can have another of similar quality who they can plan with long term, if it's a loan/buy back deal?

 

[Dr. StrangeHate]

If they think he'll help them achieve their goal for the season, why wouldn't they? He may not be the finished product, but he's still a quite a good player right now, so it's not as if they'd only benefit if it was a permanent deal.

The rumours of the club interested in him are Bayern, Juventus and Barcelona. These are better clubs than us in terms of winning trophies, they won't accept any buy back clauses.

I hope we don't buy any young players now until Mourinho is gone. It is a waste of money and time.

 

[Di Maria's angel]

Mourinho is so sneaky. He leaked this shit to his favourite hack just after the fans are feeling good after the game and also fortunately for him, Sanchez performed well. Make no mistake, he's isolated Martial. The boy was being productive up until Sanchez arrived, and Jose fecked him over. Now he's making out like Martial is not doing what he's told. In my opinion he's lying. No matter what Martial does Jose does not like him. He hates his personality. Imagine a 50 odd year old man acting like a child picking favourites, instead of concentrating on developing a talent that he's been entrusted to take care of by the club that employs him.

United are making a big mistake especially if we get that crock Bale. Stupid decision. The best thing they can do is insert a clause like Spurs did with Madrid, where if he comes back to the PL we have first refusal. By then Jose would have fecked off.

I'm also pissed at Martial's agent. The boy is young. Encourage him to concentrate on improving knowing that this manager is not for the long haul. A savvy agent would also know that the way to Mourinho's heart is through his ego. Teach the kid how to kiss arse, and he would have probably fared better.

No way though should he go anywhere except abroad. Don't want to be reminded of how stupid the club has been every weekend, if he's in the Prem.

Urm... this is just speculation. We have no idea what goes on behind the scenes. And given the treatment of McTominay and Rashford, Im sure that Mourinho has nothing against Martial.

 

[Silas]

Because with their finances/status, it'd be more beneficial to give that playtime to another player?

The only instances big clubs like Real, Juve etc... did a loan/buy back clause deal was for back up i.e Morata or Adebayor/Hernandez. Said players also got limited opportunities and never a clear fixture in the starting XI. Martial is leaving for consistent game time, why would he risk that? And why should the like of Juve, Bayern or Barca play him consistently when they can have another of similar quality who they can plan with long term, if it's a loan/buy back deal?

Didn't realise you were specifically talking about top-tier teams. Juve is the only one I'd imagine considering it. As for the bolded, it being cheaper than buying a new player would be a big reason, if they wanted to focus on other areas.

@Dr. StrangeHate Yeah, I don't think it's a likely scenario, just an ideal one.

 

[Handsome Devil]

Ok, try this for size. What if it is just the simple fact that the lad has never really adjusted to life in Manchester? He played in the sunnier south of France, he allegedly had personal problems not too long after arriving here and he has never shown in his body language that he is a happy go lucky person, enjoying life at a top club.
Any disenfranchisement is not going to help his state of mind. But what if he gave it a go and really tore teams apart next season - I think he would be off anyhow. I would like him to stay but I have never really thought he was here for the long term.

 

[R'hllor]

Mourinho is so sneaky. He leaked this shit to his favourite hack just after the fans are feeling good after the game and also fortunately for him, Sanchez performed well. Make no mistake, he's isolated Martial. The boy was being productive up until Sanchez arrived, and Jose fecked him over. Now he's making out like Martial is not doing what he's told. In my opinion he's lying. No matter what Martial does Jose does not like him. He hates his personality. Imagine a 50 odd year old man acting like a child picking favourites, instead of concentrating on developing a talent that he's been entrusted to take care of by the club that employs him.

United are making a big mistake especially if we get that crock Bale. Stupid decision. The best thing they can do is insert a clause like Spurs did with Madrid, where if he comes back to the PL we have first refusal. By then Jose would have fecked off.

I'm also pissed at Martial's agent. The boy is young. Encourage him to concentrate on improving knowing that this manager is not for the long haul. A savvy agent would also know that the way to Mourinho's heart is through his ego. Teach the kid how to kiss arse, and he would have probably fared better.

No way though should he go anywhere except abroad. Don't want to be reminded of how stupid the club has been every weekend, if he's in the Prem.

You are a brave soul, can tell you that. Place your ear on the ground because they are coming

 

[kouroux]

Wonderful contribution from you Mourino fan boy

Your post hardly warranted more. It's a bunch of self convinced assumptions.

 

[NikSab]

Mourinho is so sneaky. He leaked this shit to his favourite hack just after the fans are feeling good after the game and also fortunately for him, Sanchez performed well. Make no mistake, he's isolated Martial. The boy was being productive up until Sanchez arrived, and Jose fecked him over. Now he's making out like Martial is not doing what he's told. In my opinion he's lying. No matter what Martial does Jose does not like him. He hates his personality. Imagine a 50 odd year old man acting like a child picking favourites, instead of concentrating on developing a talent that he's been entrusted to take care of by the club that employs him.

United are making a big mistake especially if we get that crock Bale. Stupid decision. The best thing they can do is insert a clause like Spurs did with Madrid, where if he comes back to the PL we have first refusal. By then Jose would have fecked off.

I'm also pissed at Martial's agent. The boy is young. Encourage him to concentrate on improving knowing that this manager is not for the long haul. A savvy agent would also know that the way to Mourinho's heart is through his ego. Teach the kid how to kiss arse, and he would have probably fared better.

No way though should he go anywhere except abroad. Don't want to be reminded of how stupid the club has been every weekend, if he's in the Prem.

feck what did I just read. The club looking stupid is a classic in the end.

 

[amolbhatia50k]

And yet under two full seasons under Mourinho, he hasn't held down a place in the Starting XI.

I don't disagree, he's an exceptional player, but how do you see a front four of Rashford, Lukaku, Sanchez and Martial working? Somebody would always be playing out of position. If it is a combination that would work, it wouldn't happened by now. The reality is, somebody is going to have to make way. As frustrating as it will be to see someone like Martial leave.

And Rashford has? Young players generally tend not to thrive or be favoured by Mourinho. If you want a 20-22 year old brilliant talent to 'nail down' a starting position expecting him to perform like an experienced pro you're bound to struggle to get what you want.

It's a tough balancing act but I think it can work. You're essentially looking at 4 players for three positions which is perfectly fine. Problem arises when Jose decides to start players like Mata over Rashford and Martial.

We should have gone for this front three IMO - Martial (Rashford backup) Lukaku (Rashford backup) Sanchez. Or a 442 with three of them filling the LW, CF1 and CF2 positions with the RW/RM tucking and adding numbers to the midfield.

At the end of the day, I feel we are still struggling to transition into a top team and must ensure our long term future is solid and not just focus on the short term. Martial and Rashford for me represent that future. It would be pretty miserable to focus on the immeidate, lose our best talents or see their growth slow down, and still fail to win big trophies in the next 2 years giving the likes of Sanchez and Lingard all the promenance.

 

[FILF]

Urm... this is just speculation. We have no idea what goes on behind the scenes. And given the treatment of McTominay and Rashford, Im sure that Mourinho has nothing against Martial.

@Jazz
Jose is sneaky -
1) Martial got his shirt number replaced from number 9 to the wonderful number 11 just for the short term ibrahimiovic - whilst probably convincing Martial that he would get plenty games at 9 - did that happen?
2) replaced ibrahimpvic with the new number 9- undroppable also even through poor form
3) Rashford who is also a striker was put up directly against Martial for competition as a way pf fans having to choose between the homegrown talent vs the French one from LVG/Giggs tenure - martial greatly outshone Rashford
4) replace Martial with Sanchez on the left
5) Sanchez has experience on the right playing for Barcelona but martial is moved there for him to have his first poor unproductive game that month
6) dropped & gets LW games now only when Sanchez is dropped irrespective of form


Hell my favorite is Blind! Everyone knows Martial because he is one of the favorites.

1) Blind was easily one of the top 4 CB's at the club & is the yang to the Ying of the bullish defenders such as Smalling, Bailly, Jones. Starts of first season playing occasionally at CB in back 3.
2) Dropped from CB for not a single mistake under Jose
3) utilized for LB because of lack of LB/LWB - has obvious weaknesses with regarding to pace but does a solid 6 out of 10 job when called upon
3b) somewhere around this time Lindelof is bought to do the Job that Blind can do with his eyes closed; an absolute rubbish player in comparison but is told by Josetthat he has the ability to play in between lines & bring the ball forward & passing; this is describing blind but is permanently dropped whilst lindelof gets games left right and enter when he has at max one game at 8 out of 10.
4) Blind doesn't get CB games anymore but gets called up to play CDM/CM against some low division team in FA Cup
5) is clearly asked to chase after midfielders; playing a game more similar to Herrera rather than Carrick & Matic
6) Blind who is a quality CB gets destroyed in midfield playing that sort of game
7) dropped permanently & never seen again
8)blind gets put in to midfield again when league is finished for last 10 mins even though he is a CB
9) Fans view of blind has turned from being a reliable CB with inadequacies that is sorted out by playing defensive units rather than individuals ( units is clearly superior) - blind is voted as the worst CB in our CB thread

I guess his games work on some people; just hard to cope with his face & games when he is so easy to read through. Likes of blind getting occasional games at CB, Martial getting occasional games at CF, Rashford at CF etc would have had us at a better season; only a biased person would disagree

 

[Flytan]

You guys are nuts. At best Martial turns into Sanchez at Arsenal. We literally bought an upgrade. He's one of my favorite players here but we need a right winger and fullbacks. Not a third string left winger. He needs to leave for both his career and to help us with balancing our squad.

The rumours of the club interested in him are Bayern, Juventus and Barcelona. These are better clubs than us in terms of winning trophies, they won't accept any buy back clauses.

I hope we don't buy any young players now until Mourinho is gone. It is a waste of money and time.

Yeah Rashford and McT aren't young players at all who have developed. You're not understanding Mourinho. He likes a certain mentality among his players. It's not about age, just older players are more likely to have that attitude.

If you can't see why Martial's attitude wouldn't go against what Mourinho wants, I don't know what to say. I still don't think long term Mourinho is the answer, but he has the power and developing young players here is not one of the things I think he's done a poor job at.

 

[maniwin]

We have sold the likes of Stam , Beckham , RVN , Ronaldo , Tevez etc. All were still good enough to play for few years , all done better than Martial. We will be okay without him , infact we beat City , Liverpool and Tottenham recently without him. Those 3 are better than any other teams in the league.

 

[Duafc]

Wonderful contribution from you Mourino fan boy

I’m not a Mourinho fan boy mate, just a fan.

I’ve said at times this season that part of me hopes it’s his last year because I put a big emphasis on enjoying watching us... seeing Martial, Rashford, Shaw etc do well is a big part of that for me.

That post though is just ridiculously emotional and completely lacking in reason. I’d expect it from a 10 year old to be quite honest.

 

[el3mel]

Mourinho is so sneaky. He leaked this shit to his favourite hack just after the fans are feeling good after the game and also fortunately for him, Sanchez performed well. Make no mistake, he's isolated Martial. The boy was being productive up until Sanchez arrived, and Jose fecked him over. Now he's making out like Martial is not doing what he's told. In my opinion he's lying. No matter what Martial does Jose does not like him. He hates his personality. Imagine a 50 odd year old man acting like a child picking favourites, instead of concentrating on developing a talent that he's been entrusted to take care of by the club that employs him.

United are making a big mistake especially if we get that crock Bale. Stupid decision. The best thing they can do is insert a clause like Spurs did with Madrid, where if he comes back to the PL we have first refusal. By then Jose would have fecked off.

I'm also pissed at Martial's agent. The boy is young. Encourage him to concentrate on improving knowing that this manager is not for the long haul. A savvy agent would also know that the way to Mourinho's heart is through his ego. Teach the kid how to kiss arse, and he would have probably fared better.

No way though should he go anywhere except abroad. Don't want to be reminded of how stupid the club has been every weekend, if he's in the Prem.

This sentence in bold is enough to not even continue. If you really believe this sentence then God bless you!

 

[Rhyme Animal]

Martial is a striker, it's a shame that he hasn't been given the opportunity to actually lead the line with Sanchez, Mata, Rashford behind him.

It should be Martial vs Rom that we're weighing up playing, not Martial vs Sanchez.

 

[Di Maria's angel]

@Jazz
Jose is sneaky -
1) Martial got his shirt number replaced from number 9 to the wonderful number 11 just for the short term ibrahimiovic - whilst probably convincing Martial that he would get plenty games at 9 - did that happen?
2) replaced ibrahimpvic with the new number 9- undroppable also even through poor form
3) Rashford who is also a striker was put up directly against Martial for competition as a way pf fans having to choose between the homegrown talent vs the French one from LVG/Giggs tenure - martial greatly outshone Rashford
4) replace Martial with Sanchez on the left
5) Sanchez has experience on the right playing for Barcelona but martial is moved there for him to have his first poor unproductive game that month
6) dropped & gets LW games now only when Sanchez is dropped irrespective of form


Hell my favorite is Blind! Everyone knows Martial because he is one of the favorites.

1) Blind was easily one of the top 4 CB's at the club & is the yang to the Ying of the bullish defenders such as Smalling, Bailly, Jones. Starts of first season playing occasionally at CB in back 3.
2) Dropped from CB for not a single mistake under Jose
3) utilized for LB because of lack of LB/LWB - has obvious weaknesses with regarding to pace but does a solid 6 out of 10 job when called upon
3b) somewhere around this time Lindelof is bought to do the Job that Blind can do with his eyes closed; an absolute rubbish player in comparison but is told by Josetthat he has the ability to play in between lines & bring the ball forward & passing; this is describing blind but is permanently dropped whilst lindelof gets games left right and enter when he has at max one game at 8 out of 10.
4) Blind doesn't get CB games anymore but gets called up to play CDM/CM against some low division team in FA Cup
5) is clearly asked to chase after midfielders; playing a game more similar to Herrera rather than Carrick & Matic
6) Blind who is a quality CB gets destroyed in midfield playing that sort of game
7) dropped permanently & never seen again
8)blind gets put in to midfield again when league is finished for last 10 mins even though he is a CB
9) Fans view of blind has turned from being a reliable CB with inadequacies that is sorted out by playing defensive units rather than individuals ( units is clearly superior) - blind is voted as the worst CB in our CB thread

I guess his games work on some people; just hard to cope with his face & games when he is so easy to read through. Likes of blind getting occasional games at CB, Martial getting occasional games at CF, Rashford at CF etc would have had us at a better season; only a biased person would disagree

1) It's a shirt number. I can't believe this is even spoken about.
2) This is one of the biggest clubs in the world, there will always be competition for your place. We had Rooney, Tevez and Ronaldo in 07/08 and added Berba for 08/09.
3) Martial hasn't "greatly outshone" Rashford - both have been very good since they debuted. Both had electric starts, fizzled out for a season, although Rashford was tremendous in the EL last season and both, again, started this season on fire.
4) Sanchez was a no brainer. And has been instrumental in two massive wins this season. The first game they played together, they interchanged positions constantly but Martial has failed to impress in all performances since Sanchez joined.
5) If Martial can do what Sanchez has done against City and Spurs then he'll be starting every game.
6) You literally keep stating the same thing over and over.

 

[Eriku]

Mourinho is so sneaky. He leaked this shit to his favourite hack just after the fans are feeling good after the game and also fortunately for him, Sanchez performed well. Make no mistake, he's isolated Martial. The boy was being productive up until Sanchez arrived, and Jose fecked him over. Now he's making out like Martial is not doing what he's told. In my opinion he's lying. No matter what Martial does Jose does not like him. He hates his personality. Imagine a 50 odd year old man acting like a child picking favourites, instead of concentrating on developing a talent that he's been entrusted to take care of by the club that employs him.

United are making a big mistake especially if we get that crock Bale. Stupid decision. The best thing they can do is insert a clause like Spurs did with Madrid, where if he comes back to the PL we have first refusal. By then Jose would have fecked off.

I'm also pissed at Martial's agent. The boy is young. Encourage him to concentrate on improving knowing that this manager is not for the long haul. A savvy agent would also know that the way to Mourinho's heart is through his ego. Teach the kid how to kiss arse, and he would have probably fared better.

No way though should he go anywhere except abroad. Don't want to be reminded of how stupid the club has been every weekend, if he's in the Prem.

Astonishing! Quick, read my mind next!

 

[shabadu84]

If he's got a contact offer and he won't sign it unless he gets guaranteed playing time, there's only one person to blame for that. I think most of us want him to stay and succeed, but he needs to want that as well.

 

[ManuMou]

Honestly, as much as I love Martial, I think Sanchez suits Jose's style more.

Point being, assuming Jose will stay with us, if I had to pick one = Sanchez.

Sadly........

 

[arthurka]

Not a Martial fanboy but I find Jose's treatment of him terrible .. Jose has played Sanchez through some truly terrible games and lately Martial hasn't even gotten a sniff .. I just think we will rue this if we sell him ..Sanchez is 29 so trying everything to keep Martial for two more years makes so much sense ..

 

[Jazz]

I really don't care what Jose's fans in here have to say. Call me 10 years old or whatever insult you throw my way, I couldn't care less.

It doesn't take a scientist to see he doesn't care for Martial - he never has. The only reason Rashford features is because he knows he'll catch hell from the British press and the fans seeing as Rash is homegrown. When he can, he'll marginaiise Rash as well.

 

[Damien]

If he's got a contact offer and he won't sign it unless he gets guaranteed playing time, there's only one person to blame for that. I think most of us want him to stay and succeed, but he needs to want that as well.

Reports that he rejected it came out after he didn't play a single minute against Swansea or City. Many say he has a problem with competition but at the start of the season he handled competing with Rashford fine. Since Sanchez has come in though he's third choice on the left and fifth choice winger (Mata, Rashford, Lingard all have more minutes this season). Most players in the same position at this stage of their contract would move on if they've got a better offer elsewhere if they didn't feel appreciated at their current club.

 

[Rhyme Animal]

Reports that he rejected it came out after he didn't play a single minute against Swansea or City. Many say he has a problem with competition but at the start of the season he handled competing with Rashford fine. Since Sanchez has come in though he's third choice on the left and fifth choice winger (Mata, Rashford, Lingard all have more minutes this season). Most players in the same position at this stage of their contract would move on if they've got a better offer elsewhere if they didn't feel appreciated at their current club.

It should be added that Martial sees himself as a striker/CF, so presumably he'd actually like to be competing with Rom for a starting place.

As it is, he's 3rd choice in a position that isn't even his preferred place!

Can't blame him for wanting out really.

 

[haram]

Bale really only offers width in the treatment room & marketing-department, while reducing width for the money-purse.

Yeah, he is injured a lot.