ANTHONY MARTIAL reportedly rejected a deadline day move back to Lyon to fight for his place at Manchester United.
The 25-year-old forward had been tipped to leave Old Trafford following the arrivals of Jadon Sancho and Cristiano Ronaldo.
And following an underwhelming performance against Southampton last month, his future at Old Trafford looked uncertain.
But despite his poor form, the France international is determined to fight for his place at United having passed up the opportunity to leave.
According to L’Equipe, Martial was contacted by Ligue 1 side Lyon on Tuesday over a loan switch back to the Groupama Stadium.
Martial came through the youth ranks at Lyon, where he went on to make four first-team appearances before joining Monaco in 2013.
However it’s claimed the player rebuffed their approach, instead choosing to remain at the Theatre of Dreams until at least the winter transfer window.
Supporters have been losing patience with the 2015 Golden Boy winner, who scored just four times in the Premier League last term from 22 matches.
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And with Martial without a goal return from his three matches this campaign, he knows he will have to take his chances soon if he wishes to remain in contention to play.
United icon Dimitar Berbatov has expressed his concern that there could be no place in the side for Martial due to Marcus Rashford, Mason Greenwood, Edinson Cavani and Ronaldo being preferred instead.
He told Betfair: “I think Greenwood is in a good position right now, he’s the future of the team for sure and he’s someone who could definitely be given more playing time because for me he’s a natural finisher.
“He can only get better as long as he plays and I don’t think his place is in question.
“I actually think Martial is going to have a big question mark over his head and I’m probably more concerned about that.
“Rashford is someone who also is born and bred in Manchester and I think he’ll be fine and Cavani also has his place and that’s why I’m curious to see how he’s going to rotate everyone.”
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