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Atletico Madrid join Paul Pogba transfer race and could offer Antoine Griezmann to Man Utd in return

ATLETICO MADRID have entered the race to land Paul Pogba and could offer Antoine Griezmann as part of a stunning deal.

Pogba wants out of Old Trafford with Real Madrid also pushing to lure the 26-year-old to the Spanish capital.

 Could there be a stunning swap deal on the cards involving Paul Pogba and Antoine Griezmann?
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Could there be a stunning swap deal on the cards involving Paul Pogba and Antoine Griezmann?

However Juventus have made contact with Mino Raiola about a return to Turin.

Sky Sport's Italy reporter  has suggested Raiola is in discussions with Juve and that United have been made aware of it.

Di Marzio believes Pogba is keen on the possible move after he produced his best club football when he was at the Old Lady, from 2012-2016.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has yet to make it clear if Pogba is in his plans as the Norwegian plots his first pre-season of transfer dealing since becoming United boss.

Griezmann,28, who announced his departure from Atletico Madrid last month now admits his future is unclear when he looked odds-on to move to Barcelona.

However, the manner in which the forward announced his intention to quit the Wanda Metropolitano has reportedly irritated Barca chiefs.

Leadership at the Nou Camp are also split about meeting his £108million release clause, with some feeling the money could be better spent elsewhere.

And United, who were close to bagging the Frenchman two years ago, could take advantage of the uncertainty and throw in his close pal Pogba to tempt him to the Premier League.

Publicly, United have insisted their midfielder is not for sale.

However, a number of United fans have been unimpressed with World Cup winner's performances in his three years back at the club.

The Old Trafford top brass value Pogba way north of Griezmann’s release clause, meaning the La Liga side would have to stump up the difference if a deal was to be done, according to

United are desperate to reshape their attacking line-up next season and could have extra cash to spend if they flog Romelu Lukaku to Inter Milan.

Griezmann tells Atletico he’s leaving with Barca ready to pay his £108m release fee

 

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