Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has insised that The Emirates side didn't bid for French International Anthony Martial because he believed Monaco when they declared he would not be sold.
Anthony went on to join Manchester United for £58 million on Summer transfer deadline day and has went on to score four goals to kick start his Red Devils career at a High.
Despite being criticised by Martial's agent Philippe Lamboley, Wenger has explained his reasoning for not launching an offer, insisting that he took the Ligue 1 club at their word.
"He was more a winger in his whole career and he played the final part of the season last year as striker," said the Gunners' manager.
"But Monaco's statement was always that the two players that would not move were Martial and [Layvin] Kurzawa, so I thought they would maintain that. But in the end both of them moved."
Arsene has been impressed with his quick settlement in Premier League, but does not expect him to continue scoring at such a rapid rate as the season progresses.
"It is a surprise because sometimes the start is difficult," he said.
"He needs to maintain that and it will be very difficult for him. You have to have some understanding if he starts to score less, because he has already set the expectation at a very high level.
"But I am not surprised he does well because he is a very talented player."
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