Manchester United could have bought Luis Suarez or Neymar for the £58m splashed on Anthony Martial, says Monaco president
- Anthony Martial left Monaco for Manchester United for an initial £36million
- But that fee could rise to £58million if bonus clauses are met
- Vadim Vasilyev thinks English clubs have huge financial resources
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Monaco vice president Vadim Vasilyev believes Manchester United could have signed Luis Suarez or Neymar for the fee they paid for Anthony Martial.
Louis van Gaal splashed out £36million on the 19-year-old forward but the figure could rise as high as £58m if Martial achieves a number of criteria included in the deal.
'It's true that the price for Martial is £58m but take into account this sum includes bonuses which are very realistic,' Vasilyev said to The Sun.
Manchester United's fee for signing Anthony Martial from Monaco could rise up to £58million
Martial (centre) is currently with the France squad preparing for friendlies against Portugal and Serbia
Vasilyev thinks United's offer could have been enough to sign Luis Suarez or Neymar of Barcelona
'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.
'Right now English football is on a different financial level and if Manchester United decides to buy somebody, it's very hard to stop them.'
Vasilyev of Monaco thinks United can have their way in the transfer market due to their financial clout
Striker Martial could make his debut for United in their next Premier League game against Liverpool
Martial is currently with the French squad ahead of their friendlies against Portugal and Serbia, where he could make his debut on the international stage.
His first game as a United player could be against Liverpool on September 12.
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