United are (finally) about to sign a striker…
If you’ve ever scored even a half-decent goal in your weekly five-a-side the chances are you’ve been linked with a move to Manchester United in the past few weeks.
The latest name to cause United fans across the globe to say ‘please God no’ is Charlie Austin, who is being linked with a move to Old Trafford in certain quarters.
But it seems one player looks likely to beef up Louis van Gaal’s attacking options before the transfer window closes on September 1st.
Monaco striker Anthony Martial has been allowed to leave the French training camp to discuss terms over a move to United.
French FA have given Anthony Martial permission to leave national team base in order to seal transfer #MUFC #Monaco
— Matt Spiro (@mattspiro) August 31, 2015
There are no definitive figures on how much United will pay for the teenager, but Monaco were reportedly holding out for €60m plus Marcos Rojo.
United were believed to have offered €50m for the 19-year-old.
UPDATE: United have now agreed a £36m (€49.4m) fee with Monaco for Martial.
United have now formally agreed a £36m fee with Monaco for Martial
— James Ducker (@TelegraphDucker) August 31, 2015
