Manchester United close in on Antoine Griezmann deal.
France’s Antoine Griezmann
Manchester United have agreed personal terms with Antoine Griezmann ahead of a blockbuster summer move, The Sun report.
It is claimed Griezmann has agreed upon a £280,000 per week deal with the Red Devils ready to pay the £80m plus release clause in his contract.
Atletico Madrid’s Antoine Griezmann
Griezmann has been linked to United all season long but it is claimed that Atletico’s impending exit from the Champions League has sped up his decision.
Atletico were beaten 3-0 by rivals Real Madrid this week with ex-United hero Cristiano Ronaldo scoring a hat-trick.
A deal could eclipse the £89 million United paid to sign Paul Pogba last summer, Griezmann’s international teammate.
France’s Antoine Griezmann shoots at goal
Griezmann, 26, has scored 16 La Liga goals this season and five goals in the Champions League.
He will be waiting anxiously to see if United can qualify for next year’s competition, which they can take a step towards if they win the Europa League.
They face Celta Vigo in the semi final first leg this evening in Spain.
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