Antoine Griezmann could be forced into a winter move if Atletico Madrid and Barca fail to resolve an ongoing dispute over the striker’s loan terms.
The France international hasn’t played more than 30 minutes in any game so far this season and it’s believed to be due to a no-play clause in his two-year loan deal which would trigger a mandatory £40m payment. euros.
Los Colchoneros, understandably keen to avoid paying, are expected to hold their own, although the Blaugrana are now considering legal action.
If the dispute between the La Liga clubs cannot be resolved, it is very likely that Antoine will have to find a new team and one club that could reignite his long-standing interest is Erik ten Hag’s Man United.
One approach would have been rejected earlier this year. Man United, in need of flashy reinforcements, could look to provide an escape for Griezmann, who scored 231 goals during his senior career, including 179 for Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, in his Spanish nightmare. Since the start of the season, the Frenchman, who will be desperate to get into Deschamps’ last squad by the end of the year, has managed to score three goals in his first seven games, in all tournaments. Manchester United would probably be better off targeting a youngster as a long-term option to replace senior Cristiano Ronaldo.
