Paul Pogba is doing his bit to try and get Antoine Griezmann to Manchester United.
Manchester United’s Paul Pogba applauds fans
According to The Telegraph, Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is trying to convince Antoine Griezmann to join him at the club next season.
The Red Devils have made Griezmann their top transfer target this summer, and are prepared to meet his £85 million release clause.
Griezmann has spoken highly of United in the past, but is enjoying his football at Atletico Madrid, while he is said to be hanging his move on whether the club earn Champions League football next season.
Atletico Madrid’s Antoine Griezmann celebrates scoring
Pogba was not put off by a season in the Europa League when he made his switch from Juventus last summer, and he could be United’s secret weapon to sign Griezmann.
The pair know each other from the France international set up, with United’s Anthony Martial also part of the squad.
The Telegraph report Pogba has been texting Griezmann, assuring him about the weather in Manchester and life in England.
United are in fifth place in the Premier League, and are in with a great shout of securing Champions League football, either by finishing in the top four, or winning the Europa League.
The Red Devils face Belgian side Anderlecht in the quarter-finals next month, and are the favourites to win the competition.
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