Tottenham Hotspur have admitted defeat in their interests to sign Anthony Martial from Manchester United, according to The Independent.
Although the 22-year-old was keen on a move to north London, it is believed that Manchester United officials refused to back Jose Mourinho’s wish to sell the player.
A potential deal for Martial looked a possibility with the Red Devils heavily interested in Tottenham’s Toby Alderweireld.
However, not all of the United officials were keen on allowing the French winger to leave for a direct Premier League rival even as a straight swap for Alderweireld.
This could scrutinise United’s move for Alderweireld with Spurs wither holding out for a swap deal with Martial or a £60m+ lump sum.
Reports suggest United are unwilling to pay a figure that high with the 29-year-old having entered his last year on his contract.
Therefore, if the Red Devils can wait for another year they could land Alderweireld for as little as £25m.
Tottenham fans, we always want to hear your thoughts.
With a move for Martial seemingly off, should Daniel Levy deny any move United make for Alderweireld?
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Yes, United can now sod off!
Hang on, So United dont want to sell to a direct competitor but yet expect us to sell them one of the best defenders in the PL for a lesser price, Not sure, but surely this is double standards?!?!?
Man U, Chelsea and Man City are all just monopolising the players and in some cases ruining truly good talent
Yes I agree they have shown themselves up in this double standards attitude to the swap of the two players. For my part I think Martial a good move for Spurs, especially as Tobys clause in his contract for one more year we will only get 25million for him Coys
Tell them to get lost
I would use a stronger expression.I am not a Levy fan but if he can resist the temptation of the money and thus make a statement of intent that we are no longer a feeder club for them I will be impressed.If Toby goes to them next year for a reduced value so be it,he is a year older,but the need for him at Man U might have diminished.I would sooner prefer him to go to Europe at a give away price just to show 2 fingers to the new “lets buy the title” outfit.
Tell Utd to f*ck off! Martial for Toby, or no deal.
Tell man u to go sleep.