Dimitar Berbatov has recalled encouraging Manchester United to sign "unbelievable" Anthony Martial when he played alongside the Frenchman at Monaco.
Former Red Devils striker Berbatov spent the 2014/15 season in Ligue 1 with Monaco, where an upcoming Martial was emerging as a serious talent.
Manchester United were keen on signing the France international, prompting the club's head coach to phone Berbatov to ask for his opinion on his young team-mate.
Speaking on talkSPORT, the Bulgarian said: "The United head scout called me, he was like: 'Berbs, we are looking at this kid Martial and wanted to ask what you think.'
"I told him this boy is unbelievable, the things he can do. He can be a great player, he just needs someone to guide him on the pitch.
"Of course, I'm still waiting for my commission!"
Louis van Gaal's Man United splashed out £36million rising to £58m to sign Martial in 2015, making him the most expensive teenager in the world at the time.
The Frenchman has had many positive moments in a Red Devils shirt, including scoring a sensational solo effort on his debut in a 3-1 win over bitter rivals Liverpool, but has also received criticism for being inconsistent.
Berbatov added: "I don't think people appreciate [Martial] as much as they need to. I hope he can continue in the right direction."
