Arsenal
boss Arsene Wenger has revealed that he was never interested in Anthony Martial
move in the summer window, according to SkySports.
Martial
joined Manchester United for a fee around £36million on the transfer deadline
day. The striker has been exceptional for the Red Devils since his move. He has
netted four goals in six appearances so far in all campaigns.
Martial
who faced the Gunners last weekend was on the Gunners’ radar in the summer
window, according to several reports However, the French boss clearly told that he was never in the race to
sign him.
Wenger
told before the wonderful victory over Manchester United in a Premier League game at Emirates Stadium
that he was in shock when Monaco sold him.
The
19-year-old who has made two appearances for France senior side has been
compared to Arsenal legend Thierry Henry.
Wenger
believes that Monaco should have kept him for another season for a better
amount despite the Ligue 1 side received £36million.
The French outfit were in no mood to sell their star player and he was never on their sellable
list. Man United made a shock move in the end and grab him.
In the end, Wenger
admired him that he is a good talent and he has always liked him even when he
was at Lyon.
Columnist: Simon Oates
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