Manchester: Manchester United are set to sign Monaco's 19-year-old Anthony Martial for a fee of £36million despite the striker having only scored a handful of goals. Martial has been given permission to leave France's international base at Clairefontaine and travel to United ahead of signing a deal.


AS Monaco forward Anthony Martial. Pic/Getty Images 

Enormous potential
United boss Louis van Gaal has been tracking the player for some time and is convinced he has enormous potential. Sources with knowledge of the deal have confirmed to PA Sport that a transfer fee of £36million has been agreed between the clubs — United made their move after Monaco failed to qualify for the Champions League group stage last week.