The Red Devils are preparing an offer of £95 million for the FrenchmanManchester United have made an eleventh-hour bid to sign Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann, despite a statement by the club’s chief that the Frenchman will be joining Barcelona. However, United hope to hijack the long-awaited transfer and bring Griezzman to Old Trafford claims The Sun. Moreover, the French forward announced last month that he would be leaving the club amid reports that the Frenchman will join Barcelona. United want to take advantage of the delay in an official announcement to approach Atletico with an offer of £95 million ($120m). However, Manchester United’s inability to offer Champions League football could be a potential deal-breaker.
Source: The Express Tribune June 13, 2019 10:18 UTC