Anthony Martial 'rejected deadline day loan return to Lyon' to fight for his Man United place despite the imminent return of Cristiano Ronaldo Anthony Martial was reportedly contacted by Lyon late on deadline day The France international is subject to interest with his Man United spot unclear Martial has started the season but Cristiano Ronaldo will soon return to the side In January 2019 Martial signed a new deal keeping him at Old Trafford until 2024
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Manchester United forward Anthony Martial turned down the opportunity to rejoin Lyon on transfer deadline day, according to reports.
Huge question marks now hang over the head of the Frenchman, who is under increasing pressure to retain a starting spot at Old Trafford.
Martial has started the campaign slowly and is yet to find the back of the net, with United's frontline soon to be shaken up by the eagerly anticipated return of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Reports in France claim Anthony Martial turned down a deadline day move back to Lyon
Sensing his potential availability, Lyon made a late play for the 25-year-old in hope of securing a loan deal for this season, as report L'Equipe.
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