Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has challenged Anthony Martial to sharpen his skills in a bid to score more goals for Manchester United.

The 23 year old just extended his stay by another five years and is likely to be United’s main attacking threat alongside Marcus Rashford. The French international was on the verge of leaving the club in the summer but the arrival of Solskjaer has eased the proceedings and it has reflected pretty evidently as the French international has gone onto put pen to paper to a new long term contract.

Martial’s partnership with Rashford has been one of the most talked about things but the pair hasn’t really flourished so far. But in this new free flowing style, Martial has shown flashes of brilliance which could really help the Red Devils for the remaining part of the season.

Solskjaer said, “I’d like him to make a few more runs in behind. He doesn’t miss chances. He’s a fantastic finisher, so he needs to get more chances.

“I keep telling him you need to read and sniff whether there’s going to be a chance. Maybe get some scruffy goals as well.

“Him and Marcus (Rashford) score lots of ‘worldy’ goals, but those five or six extra goals that I used to do with tap-ins, by making those runs, go a long way.”

Anthony Martial has signed a new contract at Manchester United to extend his stay at the club.

The forward has put pen to paper to a five year contract which will ensure the youngster stays at the club till 2024. The club also has the option to extend it by a year.

Martial looked to be on his way out as former manager Jose Mourinho overlooked the player for quite some time. But he decided to stay put and since then has been on a roller coaster ride becoming the focal point of Manchester United’s attack this season.

Martial expresses his delight following his contract renewal with the club.  “I am loving my time at this club.  From the day I joined I have been made to feel part of the United family and I have been incredibly humbled and overwhelmed by the warmth and love of our fans, who continue to amaze me with their support.

“I would like to thank Ole and his coaching staff for their belief in me and for helping me to take my game to the next level.  This club is all about winning trophies and I am sure the next piece of silverware is not that far away.”

Anthony Martial is slated to sign a new five year deal at Manchester United.

The young forward had been on the headlines for wrong reasons lately but since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s introduction at the club, things have changed for the player. He has been given a good run of games and the player also seems to be happy with his involvement.

But the 23 year old was on the verge of exiting the club as he didn’t seem to have a good relationship with former manager Jose Mourinho. Despite repeated attempts, the player refused to agree on terms and if Mourinho had stayed at the club United probably wouldn’t have managed to extend his association with the club.

Martial’s previous deal was supposed to expire at the end of this season but United triggered a one year option which provided the club ample time to negotiate an improved deal for him.

The club is expected to make an announcement before their match against Leicester City and it could set the tone for a host of contract renewals as the likes of David De Gea, Ander Herrera and Juan Mata are yet to address their contract issues.