 Graeme Souness says Anthony Martial is 'not a top player' and believes his time at Manchester United has 'come and gone'. Manchester United news, exclusives and analysis Sign up Privacy Policy Martial has flattered to deceive at Old Trafford following a £36m move from Monaco in 2015, scoring just 16 goals over the past three seasons. Despite arriving in Manchester as one of the most highly-rated young forwards in Europe, the Frenchman has largely struggled with form and fitness. Martial was expected to be sold last summer after an underwhelming loan spell at Sevilla, but Erik ten Hag opted to keep the 27-year-old at the club. Ten Hag must decide whether to keep Martial again this summer but Souness has suggested he should be offloaded by saying his time at Old Trafford has 'come and gone'. 'Obviously Manchester United are missing a striker,' the former Liverpool and Scotland midfielder told Sky Bet Fan Hope Survey. 'I think Anthony Martial was in the last chance saloon three or four years ago when he signed his last contract. He's a talented boy but he just doesn't seem to be able to do it consistently. Erik ten Hag has a decision to make over Anthony Martial (Picture: Getty) 'You could go and watch a team from an unknown location, outside the four divisions and any Saturday turn up on a non-league ground and go, 'wow, he's a good player, he could play in the Premier League.' But that might be the only time he does it. 'The top players do it every single week – that's why they are top players and that's why they win stuff. 'Martial is not that, he doesn't turn up every week. If you play for Manchester United, you'll never play an easy game. You're a scout for everyone. 'His time has come and gone at Manchester United. They need a centre-forward to get goals on a regular basis to help Marcus Rashford, who had a good season last year.' Souness also warned Ten Hag he will be 'under pressure){kind=link}
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Graeme Souness says Anthony Martial is ‘not a top player’ and believes his time at Manchester United has ‘come and gone’.
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Martial has flattered to deceive at Old Trafford following a £36m move from Monaco in 2015, scoring just 16 goals over the past three seasons.
Despite arriving in Manchester as one of the most highly-rated young forwards in Europe, the Frenchman has largely struggled with form and fitness.