Manchester United's pursuit of a forward to bolster their threadbare strikeforce has seen them make a £36million move for Monaco teenager Anthony Martial.

The 19-year-old is one of the most exciting young talents in Europe and scored 12 goals in 48 appearances for Monaco last season.

Here is everything you need to know about the man who could soon be partnering Wayne Rooney in attack at Old Trafford.

Anthony Martial poses with Arsenal and France legend Thierry Henry (right) earlier this year

The young forward also posted this picture of himself in his current home town of Monte Carlo

So why are people saying he's going to be the next Thierry Henry? Is he that good?

The France Espoirs (Under 21) coach, Pierre Mankowski, has had a huge hand in Martial's development, and was one of the first to make the Henry comparisons.

He picked out Martial's 'incredible acceleration, power' and his ability to shoot from distance which instantly reminded him of the former Arsenal great. Martial is from Massy, just a stone's throw from Henry's native Les Ulis, in the northern region of Ile de France.

Anthony Martial (right) in action for Monaco during their 3-0 defeat by Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday

Martial has already drawn comparisons to iconic Arsenal forward Thierry Henry (right) due to his acceleration

Martial featured as Monaco eliminated Arsenal from the Champions League at the last-16 stage last season

Johan Martial (left), Anthony's older brother, said his sibling 'has the legs of Henry as a footballer'

ANTHONY MARTIAL FACTFILE Date of birth: December 5, 1995 (aged 19) Place of birth: Massy, France Club career: Lyon (2012-13): 4 games, 0 goals Monaco (2013-): 60 games, 13 goals Total: 64 games, 13 goals Advertisement

His elder brother, and Brest defender, Johan, thinks it's a bit of a joke as he says Anthony has 'la tete (the head)' of Henry, but not because he's known for scoring headers.

'They used to call him Thierry Henry when he was a kid. He has the legs of Henry as a footballer, but he also has a strange shaped head.'

He's only 19, what's he like as a character?

As with all teen sensations, Martial will have a lot to learn. He can appear to be a bit nonchalant on the pitch, a bit like Karim Benzema, and he's admitted he's 'always been like this. If I didn't really turn up in a training session, I wouldn't force myself to.'

His ex Lyon team-mate, Zakarie Labadie, testified to his inclination to be idle: 'There would never be any point in waking him early for training. He would wake up two minutes before.'

Martial (right) has admitted that sometimes he can be nonchalant, particularly when it comes to training

France Under 21 coach Pierre Mankowski (above) has been a big influence on Martial's career so far

You're not selling him! Shoots from distance and is pacey, what else can he offer Manchester United and where will he fit?

His right foot is something to behold. David Trezeguet standard, and maybe equally brilliant on the volley. It's another key quality which Mankowski has asked his coaching staff to work on with Martial, and near the end of last season, against Saint-Etienne, he scored one which had everyone talking.

Jeremy Toulalan admitted he had scored like that before, but only in training.

Mexico striker Javier Hernandez has departed United for Bayer Leverkusen, paving the way for Martial

Martial (centre) is a creative attacker but his eye for goal will be essential when he is in a United shirt

He's a great option for a club looking immediately to boost their attacking options, now Javier Hernandez has left for German club Bayer Leverkusen. They need end product, rather than ineffective possession. A player such as Martial, therefore, who can create chances and be at the end of a cross, is at the moment, very valuable.

French reports say Monaco won't sell for less than nearer €80million (£56m). They only paid Lyon €5m (£3.6m) for him. Where are they getting that figure from?

Monaco's stoic resistance to sell is just about understandable. Flushed with cash, but nowhere near to the same extent as rivals Paris Saint-Germain, Monaco have built an effective and well structured squad, allowing for the development of players.

France's Under 23 market is far more lucrative than trades of older players between Ligue 1 clubs.

Monaco are not eager to sell Martial (centre) and have resisted moves for the striker in the past

Monaco have invested heavily in young players with potential to improve, such as Martial (right)

Monaco's investment in talent-driven spending, therefore, benefits domestic football in a much greater way than PSG's global procuring.