Manchester United

[Irishnev]

So it looks like united are going to spend almost £40m on Martial (who hasn't been capped by France yet!) - Ex Monaco CEO analysis of him below:

So it's all about future projections & pricing of potential. Could be worth 10 million in a year, could be worth 80 million... (7/7)

Tor-Kristian Karlsen @karlsentk 1h1 hour ago
As for the price, Monaco clearly believe Martial is to become a world beater in a 1-2 year perspective (many "insiders" seem to agree) (6/7)

Tor-Kristian Karlsen @karlsentk 1h1 hour ago
On the flip side there are issues about consistency, ability to impose himself physically and possibly a certain lack of determination (5/7)

Tor-Kristian Karlsen @karlsentk 1h1 hour ago
As a vague reference he can in some way be reminiscent of a young Thierry Henry (not the spitting image, but there are similarities) (4/7)

Tor-Kristian Karlsen @karlsentk 1h1 hour ago
Very strong in 1v1 situations, obviously very quick/change of pace, surprisingly composed in front of goal for such a young player (3/7)

Tor-Kristian Karlsen @karlsentk 1h1 hour ago
Outstanding features: smart movement, excellent close control/touch (and overall technical ability), makes everything look simple (2/7)

Tor-Kristian Karlsen @karlsentk 1h1 hour ago
Some thoughts on Anthony Martial: in terms of characteristics/role he's something between a second striker & a centre forward. (1/7)

[johnly]

£50m according to the Mirror:

Manchester United have reportedly made a €50million bid for Monaco striker Anthony Martial.

The 19-year-old has been linked with a move away from the Ligue 1 club, after scoring nine goals in 35 Ligue 1 appearances last term.

Big wedges of cash for a 19 year old striker who's hardly scored... Panic stations at Old Toilet?

Have to admit, I know nothing about this lad

[Bender]

same here ain't got a clue who he is

[Bender]

Adnan Janicejazz off on loan to Dortmund and Anders Lindegaard of to Wba

[danperkins]

Martial looks a player but he's just a prospect. They need an experienced and established striker that will score goals. Unfortunately for them time is running out.

[Bender]

Classic Transfer deadline day scenario...Panic Buys

[Chris]

Big wedges of cash for a 19 year old striker who's hardly scored... Panic stations at Old Toilet?

Have to admit, I know nothing about this lad

Looked like a Kevin Lisbie clone last night. So naturally he'll score a hattrick against us in a couple of weeks then get 1 goal in 4 years after.

[johnly]

Martial looks a player but he's just a prospect. They need an experienced and established striker that will score goals. Unfortunately for them time is running out.

Hopefully he'll fail miserably for them

[Shaggy]

Craig Norwood @CraigNorwood
£36million fee agreed for Martial, en route to Manchester now to complete medical before heading back to rejoin France national squad.

[Buzzo]

What is going on???

£30 million for someone I have literally never heard of.

[McDermotX]

He'll be the best player in the world in 18months (24 tops).

Messi will be a distant memory.

[Roboklopp]

This is what is frustrating me. Man Utd have never been this vulnerable. Last season and this season is a golden opportunity to consolidate ourselves in the top 4. But given their resources and the money they spend, they are going to get it right sooner or later and the window will close.

Said summat similar elsewhere.

[Buzzo]

The prospect of playing against Lovren on debut must be a pretty enticing one.

[Assassin]

WTF

The deal is worth £36million but could rise to £58m with bonuses

[Buzzo]

£36m rising to £58m?

They've really hard balled the **** out of Monaco on this one.
Kudos to the transfer negotiation team.