Man Utd consider shock transfer for Antoine Griezmann with Atletico Madrid star in electric form for France at World Cup
MANCHESTER UNITED are considering a shock transfer for Antoine Griezmann, according to sensational reports.
The Red Devils are in the market for a new attacking player in January following the exit of Cristiano Ronaldo.
And Media Foot in France have incredibly claimed they may try and lure Griezmann to Old Trafford as their new No7.
That is despite the fact that Griezmann has only just completed his permanent transfer return to Atletico Madrid.
The Frenchman, 31, sealed his £21m move from Barcelona back to the Wanda Metropolitano in October – with the deal going through at the end of his current loan switch.
And now he is in red-hot form in a new No10 position for France.
His impressive performances throughout the tournament – especially against England and Morocco – mean Les Bleus are 90 minutes away from defending the World Cup as they prepare to face Argentina in tomorrow’s final.
United were linked with Griezmann in previous seasons, including last summer when Ronaldo’s situation was unclear.
But now he is arguably playing the best football of his career with his stunning displays in Qatar.
However, Griezmann is very settled in Spain having joined the Real Sociedad academy in 2005.
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He has three children – all born on April 8 – with his Spanish wife Erika Choperena.
That means it is unlikely Griezmann will move to United, whose needs are more for a central striker or conventional winger rather than an attacking playmaker like the ex-Barca man.
Erik ten Hag’s side have also been linked with World Cup stars Cody Gakpo and Goncalo Ramos as well as Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic.