One of the Frenchman's predecessors in the Reds' no.9 shirt, Dimitar Berbatov, admitted to having a keen interest in his form and fitness when he spoke exclusively to club media recently.
Even though they are 15 years apart in age, the pair played 25 games together for AS Monaco and even collaborated for a Champions League goal as the Ligue 1 side beat Arsenal 3-1 away at the Emirates Stadium in February 2015.
Martial, then only 19, assisted his senior team-mate and seemingly earned himself an advocate in the process.
"I have my love for certain players in the [current United] team.