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Anthony Martial and other unhappy Manchester United stars 'will NOT be allowed to quit in the summer because the club are already sure to lose SIX of the first-team squad - including Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard - when their contracts expire'

Unhappy Manchester United players will not be allowed to depart Old Trafford unless they are out of contract.

The club currently have six players out of contract this summer, with Paul Pogba, Jesse Lingard, Edinson Cavani, Juan Mata, Tahith Chong and Lee Grant all expected to be moved on in June.

A further six of the playing staff, Anthony Martial, Donny van de Beek, Dean Henderson, Phil Jones, Axel Tuanzebe and Eric Bailly are all keen to leave the club for pastures new.

Edison Cavani and Paul Pogba are set to leave the club this summer when their deals expire
Cristiano Ronaldo's future is also in doubt given the club could fail to finish in the top four

The future of star Cristiano Ronaldo also remains in doubt, with the club set to miss out on a place in the top four, which will ultimately mean they miss out on Champions League football next campaign.