Martial scored 17 goals for United last season after signing from Monaco for £36million but has struggled to repeat those heroics this term.
The 21-year-old still has work to do to convince Mourinho of his enduring value, but a return to form has seen him start United’s last three games.
Asked if he saw himself staying at United long-term, Martial - whose fee could ultimately rise to £58m - said: “I love this club, I love Manchester United, I love the fans.
''They give me a lot of joy and I really enjoy having them backing me.
I try to be as good as possible to make them, to satisfy them''What I want is to stay at this club for as long as possible.”
Asked about his dip in form this season, Martial said: “It’s just because last year I played a lot, I had the possibility to play back-to-back games. Now I enjoy playing and we have to wait and see.”
Former Manchester United's defender, Paul Parker is being critical of Martial's contributions this season. Stressing that the Striker is letting his teammates down.
''People say Martial hasn’t been given the opportunity but when he has he’s not grasped it, Parker said.
When you look between the lines of his goals and assists there hasn’t been a lot of meat on the bone.
''Maybe this is the first time I’ve ever agreed with Mourinho in wanting more from him and you can look at stats but at the end of the day it’s about people and what they do in games.
''I still don’t think he does enough and gives the ball away cheaply.
When he does he then doesn’t respect the people around him by working hard trying to get it back again or putting himself in a position to stop opponents progressing.”
Martial will likely lead the line alongside Marcus Rashford as Swede Striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic look set to be rested for United's Europa League second leg clash at St. Etienne on Wednesday.
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