Antoine Griezmann advisor confirms Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City want to land Atletico Madrid striker in £89million deal this summer
ANTOINE GRIEZMANN’S advisor has confirmed that Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City have made approaches for the £89million superstar striker.
Manchester United have made Antoine Griezmann their No1 transfer targetReuters
And Griezmann’s long-time mentor Eric Olhats has confirmed that Jose Mourinho‘s men will have to be playing football next season if they are to beat the best in Europe to the Atletico Madrid ace’s signature.
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Olhats told RMC: “I had heard that Manchester United was done, was signed, but we don’t even know if they’ll play in the Champions League.
But Griezmann is also wanted by Man City, Chelsea, Barcelona and Real MadridGetty ImagesUnited hope Paul Pogba can be influential in Griezmann heading to Old TraffordGetty Images
"That’s important, I must say. Manchester United have made an approach to inform themselves, just like all the others.
"They come to find out what our thinking is, what the player’s thinking is, if there are possibilities, how much, how. But it seems logical.
"Chelsea, Manchester City, Barcelona and even Real have knocked on the door to see where things are, everyone comes to see what is do-able, and what is not do-able, that’s normal.
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Griezmann's representatives have contacted United's top brass over the issue, with United's best hopes of qualifying appearing to be through winning the Europa League.
But money is no issue for United, who hope fellow France international and pal Paul Pogba can use his influence to help sway Griezmann towards Old Trafford.
Griezmann at Atletico training this morning with Diego Godin (R) and Filipe Luis, who will be able to tell him all about Chelsea from his season at Stamford BridgeGetty ImagesChelsea boss Antonio Conte will be handed blank cheques for funds this summerGetty Images
Olhats added: "There are not 50,000 clubs that can put 100 million (euros) on the table, it’s quickly figured out.
"That’s the price of the clause, they won’t give anything away cheaply. That limits the number of candidates right now."
Olhats saved a 13-year-old Griezmann from the football scrapheap in 2005.
The scout recommended a move to Real Sociedad after spotting Griezmann playing in a trial for Montpellier at PSG's training ground.
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