Anthony Martial Confirms Return to Manchester United Amid Disciplinary Reports

Anthony Martial has confirmed he will return to Manchester United on Thursday amid speculation he could be fined £180,000 for failing to report for training following the birth of his son. 

The Frenchman took to Twitter on Wednesday to give an update on the baby and his impending return to Manchester:

Per the Mirror's Jake Polden, he wrote: "Thank you all for your messages. My little Swan is well, it was more difficult for the mum but thanks to God she is better now. I'm sorry but my family will always come first. Back in Manchester tomorrow."

Martial's announcement follows manager Jose Mourinho's admission that he did not know whether the forward would be linking up with their squad following their 2-1 win over Real Madrid in their penultimate pre-season friendly.

Mourinho is said to have decided the forward is "not mentally strong enough to play under him" and could move on this summer with the club setting his price tag at £70 million.

Martial has been absent for a week since his son was born on July 25, though the fine he will reportedly receive is for two weeks' salary.

Given the circumstances, football writers Jordan Clarke and Ryan Baldi believe the Frenchman made the right decision:

The 22-year-old arrived at Old Trafford as a teenager three seasons ago, and while he perhaps hasn't quite kicked on as hoped under the tutelage of Louis van Gaal and Mourinho, it's clear he has enormous potential.

Given what United could accomplish if Mourinho could successfully incorporate him in a front three with Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez, he's worth persevering with, but it appears the coach has concluded that is not the case.

It's possible Martial may yet stay—there aren't many who can afford the Red Devils' asking price for him—and if that is the case Mourinho will have to focus on getting the best out of him.