Man U snags teen for $55.5 million

Manchester United took a gamble in making French forward Anthony Martial the priciest teenager in soccer history as Premier League spending in the summer transfer window reached record levels.

England’s top clubs were either inactive or being frustrated on the final day of trading until United announced the signing of Martial, 19, whose move from Monaco is reportedly costing at least $55.5 million.

The deal took total spending by Premier League clubs in this transfer window to about $1.3 billion.

Martial often is compared to France great Thierry Henry because of his pace, power, links with Monaco and liking for cutting in from the left wing, but many outside France will know little about him.

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