Having come so close to joining Barcelona last year, Griezmann u-turned his exit from the Wanda Metropolitano to sign a new contract before the World Cup. Barcelona were seemingly ready to finally complete a deal for the forward this time around but now negotiations have appeared to have gone quiet. His brother Theo Griezmann is a huge United fan and his support for the Premier League is thought to be influential among his entourage. Man Utd hijack of Barcelona transfer target Antoine Griezmann inspired by TWO peopleAntoine Griezmann's brother Theo is a big Man Utd fanOle Gunnar Solskjaer could sign Antoine Griezmann to keep Paul Pogba at Man UtdThe Norwegian is keen to bring in a forward for the right of his front three after accepting that Jadon Sancho is likely to stay put at Borussia Dortmund for now. Antoine Griezmann has had contact with Man Utd after his Barcelona move went quietAntoine Griezmann will leave Atletico Madrid for Man Utd or Barcelona with no other clubs keen

Source: Express May 24, 2019 12:56 UTC