Atletico Madrid ‘agree deal to sign Alexandre Lacazette’… in order to hold on to Manchester United target Antoine Griezmann
Spanish giants are confident their transfer ban will be overturned in the summer, allowing Lyon hotshot to join
ATLETICO MADRID have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Alexandre Lacazette - in order to keep Antoine Griezmann.
The Spanish giants are confident their transfer ban will be overturned in the summer, allowing for the move to go ahead.
Lyon striker Lacazette, 25, is said to have agreed a verbal contract to link up with France team-mate Griezmann at Atletico.
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The move, as reported by , could destroy Manchester United's summer transfer plans, with top target Griezmann seemingly pleased by the ambition shown by his club.
Jose Mourinho is desperate to add the 26-year-old to his front-line next season.
Griezmann insists he is happy at the Vicente Calderon, but admitted the lure of Bayern Munich, Barcelona or Real Madrid could tempt him one day.
The 39-cap France striker said: "I have no intention of leaving Atletico Madrid for Paris Saint-Germain, China, the USA, Russia, or elsewhere.
"Why not? That's the dream for every player, to be at big clubs like that, or Bayern Munich.
"But right now I don't see myself at Barcelona or Real, or anywhere else. I'm happy in Spain."
Lacazette's proposed transfer will also come as a blow to Arsenal.
The Gunners have been linked with the prolific forward over the past few windows.
He has also been touted as a possible replacement for Alexis Sanchez, who looks likely to leave in the summer.
Lacazette has scored 28 goals in 33 appearances for Lyon this season.