Tag: Anthony Martial

Man United captain Wayne Rooney backs Anthony Martial to shine at Old Trafford, despite having to ask teammate who he was

Jordan Harris

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has backed the Red Devils’ newest signing Anthony Martial to be a major success at Old Trafford, despite having to ask Morgan Schneiderlin who he was when speculation linked the Frenchman with the Premier League side, the Daily Express report. The 19-year-old is the most expensive teenager in history following his deadline day move, which may cost United a staggering £58m after add-ons (via Express), and while Rooney admitted that he didn’t know too much about his new strike partner, he did tip him for…

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Man United gossip: De Gea learning to fall back in love with Red Devils as Real Madrid mudslinging continues

Steve Green

Friday’s biggest Manchester United news and gossip. Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea, 24, will be given a new start by manager Louis van Gaal, even if he fails to sign a new deal, the Daily Mirror reports. De Gea is said to be worried about his prospects at Manchester United? following the farcical collapse of his £29million move to Real Madrid? and Van Gaal had axed him because of the uncertainty over his future. Real Madrid president Florentino Perez says the Red Devils “lacked experience” in their handling of…

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The 20 most valuable youngster in world football: Man United new boy doesn’t even come close

Steve Green

Manchester United may have made Monaco’s Anthony Martial the world’s most expensive teenager this week, but according to a report on Soccerex, he doesn’t even come close to being valued as picked up a low ranking in football’s top 20 U21s, as of January 1 2015, using a complex algorithm taking into account a whole host of factors. This algorithm takes into account everything from average player sale value of their current club, or their club of origin if they have moved in this window, as well as comparable sale…

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Man United gossip: LVG to FORCE De Gea to pen extended deal but Bale chances DESTROYED

Steve Green

Thursday’s biggest Manchester United news and gossip. Manchester United will make one last attempt to persuade David De Gea to commit his long-term future to the club by offering the 24-year-old Spain goalkeeper a new deal in October, the Daily Mirror reports. Spain keeper De Gea has been left in limbo after his dream move to Real Madrid broke down on deadline day amid war between the two clubs. United’s fall-out with Real Madrid over the De Gea deal has ended their chances of signing Real’s Wales forward Gareth Bale,…

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Worst Premier League signings XI: Cursed defender lines up alongside £36m Man United striker

Jordan Harris

The closure of the transfer window means that every manager in the Premier League has now got to press on with the squad at his disposal knowing that until January, he can make no changes and no additions. Perhaps it is the pressure of whether to stick or twist with the squad that has forced some managers to make some pretty dreadful and uninspiring signings in the hope that they can help their new club achieve their aspirations. Here is the XI we believe will not be able to deliver…

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Arsene Wenger stands by Arsenal’s lack of transfer activity while questioning Man United’s deadline day move

Jordan Harris

Arsene Wenger has hit back at the criticism he received after Arsenal did no business on transfer deadline day, according to the Metro. The Gunners were the only side in any of Europe’s top five leagues not to add an outfield player this summer, but the Frenchman has stood by his decision to not bring in anyone after the acquisition of Petr Cech (via Metro). “You have to invest when you find the players. The problem at the moment is to find the players that guarantee that you are absolutely…

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Man United gossip: De Gea to be brought back into first team squad and Martial signs as world’s most expensive teen

Steve Green

Wednesday’s biggest Man United news and gossip. Manchester United have completed the £36m signing of Monaco forward Anthony Martial, making him the world’s most expensive teenage footballer, the BBC reports. The fee could rise to £58m. Manchester United made a late £26.4m bid to sign midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu, 21, from Bayer Leverkusen, according to Turkish Football. Speaking live on the Derin Futbol show Turkish football pundit Ertem ?ener claimed that United are expected to make a €36 million offer before the transfer deadline. United believe that goalkeeper David De Gea,…

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Man United were forced to pay over the odds for striker Anthony Martial

Steve Green

Manchester United were reportedly forced to pay way over the odds to sign Monaco striker Anthony Martial in order to make sure they beat their European rivals to his signature, according to the Daily Express. The Express claims that United are all too aware that the £36million fee they coughed up for the Monaco starlet – which according to reports in France claim could rise to £58million with add-ons – is too high for a teenager. However, senior figures at Old Trafford have highlighted the danger from the likes of…

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Anthony Martial explains why he joined Manchester United: Striker handed number 9 shirt

Steve Green

New Manchester United striker Anthony Martial has revealed that he joined the Red Devils because the lure of playing in the Premier League was too great to turn down, the Daily Express reports. The 19-year-old became the world’s most expensive teenager when he completed his £36m deal to head to Old Trafford earlier on Tuesday (via Express). The Express also reports that the deal could rise as high as £58m depending on add-ons. Martial has now returned to France to link up with his international teammates ahead of this week’s…

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Done deal: Manchester United confirm signing of striker Anthony Martial

Jordan Harris

Manchester United have finally confirmed that they have completed the signing of Monaco striker Anthony Martial. #mufc is pleased to announce French forward @AnthonyMartial has completed his transfer from Monaco. #WelcomeMartial pic.twitter.com/Eohl6tMOOz — Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 1, 2015 The 19-year-old has signed a four-year deal with the Red Devils, with an option for a further year in a move which is believed to be worth £36m (via BBC Sport). With less than an hour to go until the transfer window shuts until January, there may have been some United…

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Man United star admits Wayne Rooney had to ask who Anthony Martial was

Jordan Harris

Manchester United midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin has admitted that the Red Devils’ skipper Wayne Rooney had to ask who Anthony Martial was once he heard that the Monaco forward could be on his way to Old Trafford, the Daily Mail report. The Mail claim that the 19-year-old is on the verge of completing a £36m move, having been given permission from the French Football Federation to leave training with the national side to seal the deal that could rise to as much as £58m. Despite the incredible fee, Schneiderlin explained that…

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Man United gossip: De Gea STAYS as Madrid move falls through and Martial arrives for medical

Steve Green

Transfer deadline day’s biggest Manchester United news and transfer rumour roundup. David De Gea’s £29m move from Manchester United to Real Madrid has collapsed because the necessary paperwork was not submitted in time, the BBC reports. No official announcement has yet been made by either club. Manchester United are set to complete the £36m signing of 19-year-old Monaco forward Anthony Martial, according to the BBC. The striker, who has been linked with Arsenal, was allowed to leave the France squad on Monday for a medical with Louis van Gaal’s side.…

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Anthony Martial pictured arriving at Man United training complex for medical

Steve Green

Anthony Martial’s move from Monaco to Manchester United looks as though it is close to completion after the young forward was spotted arriving at the club’s Carrington training complex to undergo a medical ahead of Tuesday’s 6pm deadline. The 19-year-old has emerged as a shock target for the Red Devils with various reports citing fees from everywhere between €30m to €80m. Many United fans had never even head of the player before, and the move is coming straight out of left field, but the reports have substance to them after…

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Anthony Martial leaves France squad to sign Man United contract, French Football Federation confirm

Jordan Harris

The French Football Federation have confirmed that Monaco striker Anthony Martial has been granted special permission to leave Didier Deschamps’ squad to go and sign a contract with Manchester United. The Metro previously reported that the Red Devils had initially had a bid of £36.2m turned down by the Ligue 1 side, however, the Monaco hierarchy appear to have changed their minds, and are now willing to let the 19-year-old move to Old Trafford. And while there may have been concerns that his first call-up to the national side may…

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Manchester United news: £36.2m bid made for Ligue 1 starlet, while pair set for Bundesliga moves

Jordan Harris

Here is Monday’s news and gossip concerning Manchester United: The Red Devils have made a stunning £36.2m bid to land Monaco starlet Anthony Martial, according to Le Parisien. While the Ligue 1 side initially rejected the bid, it appears that they have had a change of heart and a deal could be completed in the next few hours. One player that will not be coming to the Premier League this summer appears to be Ajax goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen, who was being touted as a potential David de Gea replacement, the…

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Manchester United agree £36.2m move for Monaco starlet Anthony Martial [Le Parisien]

Jordan Harris

Louis van Gaal could be on the verge of landing the striker he has spent much of the summer chasing, after Le Parisien claimed that Manchester United had agreed a £36.2m move for Monaco starlet Anthony Martial. Le Parisien report that the Ligue 1 side had initially rejected the offer from the Red Devils. However, the president Vadim Vasilyev has had a change of heart, and a deal could now be completed in the next few hours. The lightning fast striker is one of the brightest prospects in the game…

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Chelsea submit £39m offer for Ligue 1 starlet Anthony Martial

Steve Green

Having just completed the signing of Barcelona forward Pedro on Thursday afternoon (via BBC), Chelsea are reportedly set to follow that move up by lodging an offer for Monaco striker Anthony Martial, according to Spanish publication AS.com. The 19-year-old front man joined Monaco back in 2013 from fellow Ligue 1 side Lyon, and went on to become a regular fixture in their first team over the course of the previous campaign. And his abilities have apparently attracted the attentions of Blues boss Jose Mourinho, who AS believe has tabled a stunning…

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