Anthony Martial to Manchester United: Teenager flies to England ahead of sensational £43m move

Close to a deal: Anthony Martial
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Sam Long31 August 2015

Manchester United's sensational late swoop for Monaco striker Anthony Martial gathered momentum today as the French FA confirmed that the teenager has been given permission to travel to England to seal the switch.

Martial, 19, was with the France squad at their Clairefontaine base but requested permission from manager Didier Deschamps to fly to Manchester an seal the switch.

A statement by the FFF stated the following: "Anthony Martial was presented at the gathering of the France team at Clairefontaine . He requested permission from Didier Deschamps 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. Anthony Martial left Clairefontaine Monday at 12:00. He will return on Tuesday morning"

Reports in France today indicated that Monaco would demand £43m for the highly-rated youngster.

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal is desperate to add firepower to his team with Javier Hernandez on the brink of joining Bayer Leverkusen leaving him with just one recognised striker at the club in Wayne Rooney.

Martial, who scored eight goals in Ligue 1 last season, cost Monaco £3.5m in 2013.

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