Nothing more exciting than signing highly rated youngsters. Hope it works out for him here.
Manchester United Sign Anthony Martial!
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I'd rather that than a) signing someone established who hasn't got as high a ceiling or b) signing nobody.
So #9 or #14?
So you think he knows how to switch on a PC, XBox etc?
I think he'll become a great player for us. New Henry, new Bellion, why not the new Saha without the injuries(hopefully) and higher potential?
Get in there 
5mil every year he finishes top scorer in the league. Max 15mil.
5mil if he wins the golden boy
10mil if he wins the ballon d'or
Edit: figures in Euros.
There's no way to see this except as a very expensive gamble..
Still, if anything can apply a cattle prod to the arse of Louis Van Gaal's United, it's the purchase of a great, young player. Let's hope he energizes the entire team, or at least gives bored fans something to be excited about.
Looking forward to watching him.
Still, if anything can apply a cattle prod to the arse of Louis Van Gaal's United, it's the purchase of a great, young player. Let's hope he energizes the entire team, or at least gives bored fans something to be excited about.
Looking forward to watching him.
Welcome to OT.The expectations will be high .Hope he can live up to it.
We paid a bit more than I'd like (though I know it's not my money so who cares) but there's nothing better than buying youngsters with massive potential and hopefully watching them flourish. Our scouts, notably David Friio I think, must see something fantastic in this kid to part with so much money so early in his career.
Why don't they smile?
I like the use of the word always like he's a wily old veteran of the game 
I'd rather sign nobody, than sing a nobody.
Is he going to help us win the title this season or next? Probably not.
I'm sceptical.
or else we just panicked and bought some random guy with a lot of pace
FYI: Jorge Mendes had no involvement in the transfer.
His son probably does that.
Blimey. Hell of a stat that. Especially when we're crying out for players that can beat a man.
Anyone else have the feeling that he'll just smash it for us?
He isn't a nobody at all and yes, he will play a part both seasons. Whether that results in us winning the league is another thing.
Agreed, hopefully his pace will add something to our attack
He's clearly not a nobody though, he's been playing regularly for Monaco and he's been called up to the French squad. He's a rising star, not some lower league unknown.
Whether he 'wins' us the league this year or not is irrelevant. We've got him for the long term.
Can the lad speak English?
AS Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev admits they can't believe their luck over the price Manchester United paid for Anthony Martial.
Martial will sign for United today for a fee rising to €80 million.
"It's a unique proposition. This kind of price is normally reserved for players like Luis Suárez and Neymar, two of the best players in the world. But English football is clearly on a different level than the French and United wants to tap its financial power," said Vasilyev.
"It is true that it is eighty million, but that's including bonuses. I will not tell you the exact figures, because he has not yet officially sold. Manchester United began last week to make proposals, but we have refused constantly. Thirty million when forty million, fifty million and then another seventy million including bonuses.
"Yes, Martial is one of the greatest talents in European football, has great potential and has recently been called up for the national team of France. But the deal can not be confirmed yet, so have a little patience please. The policy of our club is that if a player wants to leave and we receive a unique offer, we will cooperate. It was in this transfer case, like when Geoffrey Kondogbia went to Inter Milan."
Martial will sign for United today for a fee rising to €80 million.
"It's a unique proposition. This kind of price is normally reserved for players like Luis Suárez and Neymar, two of the best players in the world. But English football is clearly on a different level than the French and United wants to tap its financial power," said Vasilyev.
"It is true that it is eighty million, but that's including bonuses. I will not tell you the exact figures, because he has not yet officially sold. Manchester United began last week to make proposals, but we have refused constantly. Thirty million when forty million, fifty million and then another seventy million including bonuses.
"Yes, Martial is one of the greatest talents in European football, has great potential and has recently been called up for the national team of France. But the deal can not be confirmed yet, so have a little patience please. The policy of our club is that if a player wants to leave and we receive a unique offer, we will cooperate. It was in this transfer case, like when Geoffrey Kondogbia went to Inter Milan."
I hope Monaco get all of it!!
Aye. That's what I said in the earlier thread. Every Man Utd fan would be hoping we end up paying the max amount.
Interesting.
What has BBC Sport's Alan Shearer said about this?
I have a feeling his debut will be Ronaldo-esque. This is based on the 2 mins YouTube video I watched yesterday.
They only smile when the money gets transferred to their accounts, no one cares about playing for clubs unless its Barca, RM or maybe Bayern
And
Monaco Vice President reacts to Anthony Martial departure
Speaking on Monaco’s official website, Monaco Vice President Vadim Vasilyev had the following to say on Anthony Martial’s departure to Manchester United.
“We wished to keep him this season but Manchester United made an incredible offer that neither Anthony, nor AS Monaco, could refuse. Our project showcases many players and Anthony has proven his worth and potential on the pitch. Though this move was not planned, it shows the quality of the work undertaken by the technical staff but also that we were right to recruit him two years ago. We wish Anthony the best for the next chapter in his career.”
Interesting we didn't negotiate but seem to have just slapped a figure on the table.
Monaco Vice President reacts to Anthony Martial departure
Speaking on Monaco’s official website, Monaco Vice President Vadim Vasilyev had the following to say on Anthony Martial’s departure to Manchester United.
“We wished to keep him this season but Manchester United made an incredible offer that neither Anthony, nor AS Monaco, could refuse. Our project showcases many players and Anthony has proven his worth and potential on the pitch. Though this move was not planned, it shows the quality of the work undertaken by the technical staff but also that we were right to recruit him two years ago. We wish Anthony the best for the next chapter in his career.”
Interesting we didn't negotiate but seem to have just slapped a figure on the table.
Football is a universal language and he'll get on just fine. And no, we won't be asking schneiderlin to help out ad it's the responsibility of the whole club.
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