London - Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev believes Manchester United could have signed Luis Suarez or Neymar for what they paid for Anthony Martial.
Louis van Gaal splashed out £36million on the 19-year-old forward, which could rise to £58m if Martial achieves set targets.
‘It’s true that the price for Martial is £58m but take into account this sum includes bonuses which are very realistic,’ Vasilyev told The Sun. ‘It’s absolutely unique. It’s the price of Luis Suarez or Neymar - the best players in the world.
‘On Sunday the player got such an offer that he couldn’t have declined. He asked us to find a solution and on Monday morning Manchester United made an offer to Monaco which the club couldn’t refuse.’
Martial could make his United debut against Liverpool next week.
Daily Mail