5 Things you should know about Manchester United target Anthony Martial

Martial set to become world’s most expensive teenager

2. Martial Will Become The World’s Most Expensive Teenager

Manchester United’s predilection for investing massive sums on young players is right on the money, yet again, as Martial is set to replace last summer signing Luke Shaw as the most expensive teenager in football.

Shaw himself replaced his club and country captain Wayne Rooney in this competition after his £31.5m move from Southampton last year.

Shaw is enjoying his finest run of games since arriving at Old Trafford and Rooney has established himself as one of United’s all-time greatest players. Martial could prove to be a bargain if he achieves even half of what his new captain has.

1.Martial Draws Comparisons With France Legend Thierry Henry

Martial draws quite many parallels with his idol and Arsenal legend Thierry Henry. And not just because he is a right-footed 19-year-old winger playing wide on the left for AS Monaco. And definitely not because they played for the same Parisian youth club CO Les Ulis. Okay, they are totally identical.

Like Henry, Martial is blessed with blistering pace and impeccable dribbling skills. His acceleration the ability to shoot from distance is reminiscent of a young Thierry Henry.

Time will tell his worth, but United’s potential new signing is brimming with talent.