Monaco's Anthony Martial (L) challenges Paris St Germain's Serge Aurier during their Ligue 1 soccer match at Louis II stadium in Monaco August 30, 2015. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard
PARIS (Reuters) - Monaco forward Anthony Martial is poised to join Manchester United after being allowed to leave the France training camp to sign his contract on deadline day, the French federation said on Monday.
"He asked Didier Deschamps the authorisation to travel to England to sign a contract with Manchester United. Given the exceptional circumstances, the coach has granted that authorisation to the player," the FFF said in a statement.
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