Oh i thought he was out of favour with Van Gaal. Haven´t seen him either at line up or being called up.
Anthony Martial
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Tor-Kristian Karlsen:
Some thoughts on Anthony Martial: in terms of characteristics/role he's something between a second striker & a centre forward.
Outstanding features: smart movement, excellent close control/touch (and overall technical ability), makes everything look simple.
Very strong in 1v1 situations, obviously very quick/change of pace, surprisingly composed in front of goal for such a young player.
As a vague reference he can in some way be reminiscent of a young Thierry Henry (not the spitting image, but there are similarities).
On the flip side there are issues about consistency, ability to impose himself physically and possibly a certain lack of determination.
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).
So it's all about future projections & pricing of potential. Could be worth 10 million in a year, could be worth 80 million...
Some thoughts on Anthony Martial: in terms of characteristics/role he's something between a second striker & a centre forward.
Outstanding features: smart movement, excellent close control/touch (and overall technical ability), makes everything look simple.
Very strong in 1v1 situations, obviously very quick/change of pace, surprisingly composed in front of goal for such a young player.
As a vague reference he can in some way be reminiscent of a young Thierry Henry (not the spitting image, but there are similarities).
On the flip side there are issues about consistency, ability to impose himself physically and possibly a certain lack of determination.
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).
So it's all about future projections & pricing of potential. Could be worth 10 million in a year, could be worth 80 million...
After watching us do the exact same thing with Di Maria and Van Persie do you really have to wonder?
And no back-up for Shaw
That's the best summary you could find and the last sentence is true.
But the point in doing so is that you usually pay a little bit less because it's not a sure-fire investment. There's no point paying the same amount of money for a gamble than you would for a sure-fire investment, a world-class player.
No, just match unfit and LvG is rigorous on such things. Rojo probably will be a starting XI player for us at some stage this season. Doesn't make sense to ship him a season after LvG specifically asked to sign him.
Sorry you must be getting bugged by numerous questions on him, but would you say he's primarily a dribbler? Like a Hazard/Messi, I think that's what we're missing more than anything in attack.
Well there is if you're looking to steal a march on the rival big clubs and not be left competing with them eg Sanchez, Hazard etc. Also our sure-fire investments haven't worked well in years from Berbatov to Di Maria.
He'll have to learn that quick IMO. Look at the best strikers in our league; they can all throw themselves about when they need to. Even the more diminutive strikers (Aguero) are physically incredibly strong in a challenge.
Don't give a feck how much he costs, it's not my money. If the manager wants him then we should do whatever we can to get him.
No, he doesn't look like a player in particular, he has traits of players like Aguero but he is bigger and taller. He is not a dribbler but he is comfortable in tight spaces and can turn around and leave the defender for dead.
He won't be like Aguero because of his high center of gravity, like I said if he confirms and modify his game, I can see him turn into a sort of Lewandowki.
Cheers!
That might have something to do with it. Martial himself may feel he wants out or Monaco feel they need to sell to balance the Books due to getting eliminated from the UCL.
yeah perhaps. Makes sense considering we let go of Hernandez around the same time.
Watched him for three games against Valencia and PSG and this is pretty accurate. Sometimes he reminds me of a more assured Welbeck and at times a young Henry. He does tend to walk about a lot though and was fairly anonymous for much of the games. When he does get the ball and space to run at defences, he's great. Not sure if he's 37 mill worth of great right now tbh
I think we should take the gamble and sign this lad. Next year he could explode at the European Championships and his price tag will double with all the big clubs circling.
The guy has been released from France national team to talk with us..... The nightmare continues
So, French Football federation has allowed Martial to travel to Manchester. Along with pics of Chicharito at Levekusen, looks like Martial deal will go through.
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If that's true then that's a replacement in for Hernandez... It seems odd to me that the club seem willing to let Januzaj and Hernandez go yet haven't gotten any replacements yet. Surely if they both go we need two more?
Martial 
would be a dream.. Still think we need another if Hernandez goes
would be a dream.. Still think we need another if Hernandez goesI hope we sign him and he becomes a legend just so that years down the line when people are doing their best ever United XI some will pick a strike force of:
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Anthony Martial (photo) was presented Monday at 11:00 at the gathering of the France team at Clairefontaine. He requested from Didier Deschamps permission to travel to England to sign a contract with Manchester United.
Given the exceptional circumstances, the coach has acceded to the request of the player.
Anthony Martial left Clairefontaine Monday at 12:00. He will return on Tuesday morning.
Learn more abouthttp://www.fff.fr/actualites/164024-570541-permission-exceptionnelle-pour-martial#brRRmLg1lId816sJ.99
Given the exceptional circumstances, the coach has acceded to the request of the player.
Anthony Martial left Clairefontaine Monday at 12:00. He will return on Tuesday morning.
Learn more abouthttp://www.fff.fr/actualites/164024-570541-permission-exceptionnelle-pour-martial#brRRmLg1lId816sJ.99
I think so too, but he will require patience...he's a young lad.
Holy crap. It's actually happening.
Looks like this will happen
We need a striker, and you never know he could turn out great
Doesnt hide the fact that the club is all over the shop
We need a striker, and you never know he could turn out great
Doesnt hide the fact that the club is all over the shop
You are having a nightmare, mate.
Is this official?
Yep.
Yes. It's on.
Well shit, 0-60 on this one then.
Looks a done deal then.
And wow, this is going to be an expensive signing.
i don't know why but this made me laugh way more than it should have.
haha...sorry, will edit.
A 19 year old French striker who has not been prolific in his career so far is not going to solve our goal scoring problems, and I'm sure Arsene Wenger would back me up in this.
The problem is, who would solve our problems? I honestly think the system we play requires physicality above skill, so short of Diego Costa...Grant Holt anyone?
The problem is, who would solve our problems? I honestly think the system we play requires physicality above skill, so short of Diego Costa...Grant Holt anyone?
So this was the plan all along? The... Martial Plan, if you will?
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