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'Hopefully he is going to stay' - Mourinho wants new deal for in-form Martial

In the midst of contract negotiations, the Manchester United manager has expressed his desire for the in-form forward to stay

Only months after being prepared to sell him, Jose Mourinho hopes Anthony Martial will commit his future to Manchester United.

With reports the Frenchman's sale would be used as collateral to sign Ivan Perisic before the start of the season, his recent turn of form has prompted a change of heart from Mourinho.

Despite recently rejecting a new contract offer, Martial has nevertheless stated his desire to remain.

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In the lead-up to Saturday's trip to face AFC Bournemouth, the Portuguese manager also expressed his desire for the 22-year-old to stay at Old Trafford.