Antoine Griezmann is the new player linked with Manchester United ahead of the upcoming winter transfer window. The French forward’s versatility can solve major issues in the final third for Manchester United.
Erik ten Hag‘s second season in England is the worst start of the season for Manchester United in 61 years. The upcoming January transfer window will be make or break for the Dutch boss. The English club is looking to make a statement signing in the winter by landing the French forward, Antoine Griezmann.
According to the Catalan outlet El Nacional, United officials have traveled to Madrid to talk to the camp of the French international to start the initial discussion. In La Liga, buy-out clauses are mandatory in contracts. This specific element makes Griezmann an affordable target for Manchester United.
According to El Nacional, Griezmann has a release clause of $27 million (€25 million), which is within the reach of the English club. In order to lure the French superstar, Manchester United is willing to triple his current salary.
🚨 Manchester United are willing to triple Antoine Griezmann’s wages in a bid to sign the 32-year old from Atletico Madrid in January.
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According to The Sun, Griezmann will earn around $438,000 (£350,000) per week if he joins the Red Devils in January. The French international signed a three-year contract back in the summer, which earns him around $146,000 per week.
Recent reports point out that Manchester United are looking to clear out their front line by selling three forwards. Signing Griezmann will be essential in January in order to replace the output in the attacking lineup of the English club.
Antoine Griezmann might reject Manchester United for a move to MLS
Signing Antoine Griezmann won’t be a piece of cake for Manchester United. The English club can trigger the release clause, but the transfer won’t be completed if the French international refuses to join the English club. The French international was a hot property in the summer, as it was speculated that he might join the Saudi Pro League.
In the summer, Grizemann commented about the Saudi move. He told the Spanish outlet, AS: “I understand those who have gone to Saudi Arabia. We are talking about incredible sums of money. Some want to protect their children and grandchildren, it seems normal to me. They will have the obligation to play well and show all their talent”.
🗣 — Griezmann: “I want to end my career in the MLS, but I don’t know for which team.” pic.twitter.com/kMfgNuTJa0
— Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) June 4, 2020
Grizemann ended by adding fuel to MLS rumors: “Could I go [to Saudi Arabia}? I have a family and three children, it’s not an easy decision to make, but as you know, MLS is still my goal“. There were certain speculations that linked the French international to a move to Inter Miami, but the move didn’t materialize.
Antoine Griezmann will be a perfect signing for Manchester United. The French international’s versatility will solve the right-wing issue for the English club. He will also add depth to the left wing with Marcus Rashford. However, the French international commitment to Atlético Madrid will also be a roadblock for the English club. The January transfer window will be key for Manchester United and their fans.