Man Utd set to sign Monaco Martial

[Raptor]

31 August 2015 Last updated at 12:10



Manchester United are set to sign Monaco forward Anthony Martial after he was released from the France squad on Monday to travel to England, the French Football Federation has confirmed.
Louis van Gaal's side are reported* to have made a £36.6m bid for the 19-year-old, who was also linked with Arsenal.
Martial scored eight goals in 31 Ligue 1 appearances last season.
The France under-21 international was recently called up to the senior side for the first time.
"Anthony Martial asked France coach Didier Deschamps for permission to travel to England to sign a contract with Manchester United," an FFF statement read.*
"Taking into account the exceptional circumstances, the manager allowed the player this request.
"Anthony left Clairefontaine on Monday at 12:00 local time. He'll return Tuesday morning."

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[Nikki]

I can honestly say I have never heard of him before, some serious money for a youngster, anyone else heard of him?

[ilscuro]

A panic buy in my opinion, hope i'm wrong.