Manchester United To Battle For Griezmann
Ballon d’Or aspiration
Manchester United stay heavy favourites for Antoine Griezmann notwithstanding both the player and his club Atletico Madrid making noises about him sticking around beyond the summer season.
L’Equipe today report that a move looks on the cards to match Griezmann’s ambitions.
As well as wanting to win titles, the france international wants to establish himself as the best player in Europe. At the age of 26, he’s concerned that he’s going out of time to win the Ballon d’Or.
With Alexandre Lacazette expected to arrive from Lyon, Atletico have a replacement for Griezmann covered up.
They’re additionally reportedly keen on bringing Diego Costa returned to spain from Chelsea.
Opposition For Griezmann
United are inclined to pay Griezmann’s €100m release clause, as are one unnamed European club.
Griezmann will sit down with his consultant Eric Olhats after the international wreck to talk about his future.
Old Trafford is his likeliest destination however it’s far from a done deal.