Huge news coming in from France as Manchester United seem to have moved quickly to sign a centre forward today after that terrible defeat to Swansea City on Sunday.
The French striker Anthony Martial has been given permission to come to England and sign a contract with Manchester United.
Sky Sports reports:
This is the official statement released by the French FA regarding the breaking news of Manchester United target Anthony Martial.
They said: “Anthony Martial 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.
It looks as if this one is surely going to happen now as Manchester United desperately seek reinforcements for their striking department.
At 19 Martial still has much to learn and is raw.
But he has fantastic feet and the sort of ground speed which Manchester United are so patently in need of.
They have struggled to get behind defences this season and Martial, who can play anywhere across the front line, will be slowly assimilated into the Manchester United team.
We will, of course, keep you updated on the progress of Martial to Manchester United.
The fans will hope that this is just one of several signings before the window closes tomorrow evening.
Let’s have a look at the lad in action. Manchester United fans: is this part or all of the striking solution?
