Anthony Martial puts Chelsea on alert with message to Manchester United board

Anthony Martial is keen to leave Manchester United but stay in England. (Getty Images)

Anthony Martial has put Chelsea on alert after telling Manchester United that he will push for a move to a Premier League rival, according to reports.
The 22-year-old wants to quit Old Trafford before the end of the transfer window, while Jose Mourinho is happy for the forward to be sold.
But United’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is reluctant to sell and the club have the option to extend Martial’s contract for a further 12 months to avoid him leaving on a free transfer next summer.
According to The Sun, Martial is ready to clash with United’s hierarchy as he wants to remain in England and play for another Premier League side.
Last week, reports claimed that Chelsea are already working on a deal to sign Martial as a replacement for Eden Hazard, who is wanted by Real Madrid.

Martial has less than a year left on his contract with United. (Getty Images)

Tottenham are also keen on the forward, who missed out on a place in France’s World Cup squad this summer.
Mourinho, meanwhile, has indicated that Martial could remain at United for another season.
‘You cannot do whatever you want in life,’ the United manager said after the goalless draw against San Jose Earthquakes on Monday.

Chelsea and Tottenham are looking to sign Martial. (AMA/Getty Images)

‘I would love to arrive in Los Angeles, to train in Los Angeles and play all my five matches in Los Angeles, and then don’t travel, don’t change hotel and then go back to Manchester.
‘I would like to play against Leicester on Sunday but I have to play on Friday, so you don’t get always in life what you want.’