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Originally Posted by Brother Leon

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In what world is Martial average or a flop? The dude is 20 ffs. The transfer fee wasn't paid for what he's going to do in his first season. If you have watched him then you know the fee is going to be absolutely nothing for what he's going to become and if United even end up paying the maximum fee in add ons then it would be because he's become one of the best in the world so it is fine.

I never said he's a flop but just not someone who would have got into the squad let alone starting 11 in Fergie golden era. He's just a sign of MU's decline and status. He's slightly above average and not worth the price tag. He's not the new Thierry Henry and I wish over zealous MU would stop insulting Henry's name like this. MU could have got a better player for a lot less. He's not the kind of hard pressing forward who will often conjure a goal out of nowhere. He's extremely dependant on service.

As I've said so many players including Ighalo, Giroud, Costa, Lukaku, Kane, Sanchez, Wijnaldum, Charlie Austin, Griezmann, and I suspect Willan ( even in a differing midfield role ) are way way way better. I dont think he will improve that much with age. I do think in time the whole "he's only 20 " will be seen as a mistake. On a positive note he's better than Benteke.