Manchester United transfer news: Antoine Griezmann move growing closer as Atletico Madrid target £30m Monaco ace Thomas Lemar
Spanish chiefs worried star forward is heading to Old Trafford next summer and now want Monaco man in mega deal
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ANTOINE GRIEZMANN’S move to Manchester United is reportedly growing closer after Atletico Madrid chiefs sanctioned a £30million move for Monaco’s Thomas Lemar.
Griezmann has been strongly linked with an Old Trafford switch next summer, with the Frenchman constantly quizzing Paul Pogba in life in the Premier League.
Jose Mourinho is sure to pounce at the opportunity of signing the talented forward as he looks to bring the glory days back to United.
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And Squawka claims Atletico have already lined up 21-year-old Lemar as Griezmann’s Vicente Calderon replacement after missing out on him in the last transfer window.
It’s alleged Diego Simeone bid £17m for Lemar but will return at the end of the season with an offer worth £30m.
The versatile winger is also being chased by Manchester City and Bayern Munich.
However, Lemar apparently reckons he wouldn’t get much game time under Pep Guardiola or Carlo Ancelotti, making Atletico his preferred destination.
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Youngsters such as Yannick Carrasco have thrived in the Spanish capital recently and Lemar is still ready to join even if Simeone departs.
The Argentine tactician is a managerial target for mega-rich Inter Milan, while Arsenal are keen on him as a replacement for Arsene Wenger.
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