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Dimitar Berbatov has recalled encouraging Manchester United to sign “unbelievable” Anthony Martial when he played alongside the Frenchman at Monaco.

(Former Red Devils striker Berbatov spent the 2015 / 58 season in Ligue 1 with Monaco, where an upcoming Martial was emerging as a serious talent.

Manchester United were keen on signing the France international, prompting the club’s head coach to phone Berbatov to ask for his opinion on his young team-mate.

Speaking on talkSPORT, the Bulgarian said: “The United head scout called me, he was like: ‘Berbs, we are looking at this kid Martial and wanted to ask what you think. ‘

Dimitar Berbatov has recalled encouraging Man United to sign Anthony Martial (Image: Action Images via Reuters)

“I told him this boy is unbelievable, the things he can do. He can be a great player, he just needs someone to guide him on the pitch.

“Of course, I’m still waiting for my commission!”

Louis van Gaal’s Man United splashed out £ million rising to £ (m to sign Martial in , making him the most expensive teenager in the world at the time.