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Manchester United transfer news: Anthony Martial ‘happy’ at Old Trafford despite Arsenal and Barcelona interest

Martial is getting back to his best in his third season at Old Trafford forming a lethal understanding with Marcus Rashford and Romelu Lukaku

MANCHESTER UNITED striker Anthony Martial is happy to stay at Old Trafford, despite suggestions Arsenal are lining up a summer swoop.

The MEN report that the France star and United Player of the Month for September is happy with his lot after a mixed second season in the Premier League, and his first with Jose Mourinho.

 Anthony Martial is happy and content at Manchester United
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Anthony Martial is happy and content at Manchester UnitedCredit: Reuters

The Gunners are looking to replace Alexis Sanchez who looks odds-on to leave the Emirates by the end of the season, with Manchester City favourites for his signature.

Recent reports from Spain claimed Catalan giants Barcelona were also monitoring his situation with the imminent return of Zlatan Ibrahimovic which could see the winger fall down the pecking order.

The 21-year-old who joined from Monaco two years ago under Louis Van Gaal for £56million has made a strong start to the campaign scoring five goals with five assists in nine appearances.

Old Trafford sources have admitted issues off the pitch affected his second season after being club top scorer after the switch from Monaco.

 Anthony Martial is happy with new partner Melanie Du Cruz
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Anthony Martial is happy with new partner Melanie Du Cruz
 Anthony Martial has been named Manchester United Player of the Month for September
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Anthony Martial has been named Manchester United Player of the Month for SeptemberCredit: Rex Features
 Martial scored against CSKA Moscow in the Champions League
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Martial scored against CSKA Moscow in the Champions LeagueCredit: Reuters
 Jose Mourinho has been full of praise for Anthony Martial this season.
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Jose Mourinho has been full of praise for Anthony Martial this season.Credit: AFP or licensors

There was talk of a possible switch to Sevilla last season, but Mourinho quickly poured cold water over a move to La Liga.

Martial, who is back enjoying himself at United working in tandem with Marcus Rashford, Romelu Lukaku and Henrikh Mkhitarayan has constantly reaffirmed his desire to stay at Old Trafford long –term.

 Arsene Wenger os looking to replace Alexis Sanchez who looks destined to leave Emirates
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Arsene Wenger os looking to replace Alexis Sanchez who looks destined to leave EmiratesCredit: AFP or licensors

Mourinho has been full of praise for Martial this season and could start him against Liverpool on Saturday.

The United boss said: “I see a great improvement in the person, in the mood, in the face, in the body language.

"If you want just a word, in the happiness, he's a happy guy, he’s working extremely well, he starts matches, he tries to do well.

"He goes from the bench, even if it is for 10 minutes like in the last match at home, he tries to enjoy and try to give something in these extra minutes.

“I am very pleased with his attitude overall and then it’s easier to play well."

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