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'Henry was my hero!' - Martial reveals affection for Arsenal

The Manchester United forward has admitted that he followed the Gunners closely as a child due to his compatriot's breathtaking performances

Manchester United forward Anthony Martial has revealed he had a soft spot for Arsenal as a youngster, with Thierry Henry and Nicolas Anelka among the stars he admired growing up.

The Gunners were linked with a move for the one-time Monaco prodigy, but were unwilling to match the club's valuation and were beaten to his signature by United in 2015.

Martial is in the final year of his contract at Old Trafford and, should renewal negotiations break down, Arsenal could seek to land the man they failed to sign in 2013.