Pogba Backs 'Old Man' Martial

Manchester United new boy Anthony Martial has the backing of Juventus star Paul Pogba.

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Martial was the subject a £36 million transfer from French club Monaco to Manchester United on deadline day.

Pogba believes the 19-year-old has a bright future ahead of him and thinks Martial will have a big impact in the Premier League.

"I already call him 'little old man,'" Pogba told Telefoot.

"He's 19 and he's already very mature for his age.

"He has great qualities and very big potential. He's going to bring a lot to the French team and I'm very happy for him.

"Now he's changed club and he's going to get to know the Premier League. He's going to play with some big players and he'll make a lot of progress."

The United starlet also received praise from Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, who is captain of the French national team.

"Above all, he's still a young player and a likeable guy," the Spurs man told reporters on Sunday.

"He's quite reserved but he's involved in the squad.

"He has to get his bearings too – it's never easy. There's been a lot of talk about him recently and he'll have to come to terms with all of that.

"He's going to continue his progress but he has big potential to become a great player."

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The 19-year-old could make his debut for the Red Devils this weekend when they face Liverpool.

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