5 players we would love to see in the Premier League next season

Modified Apr 03, 2017 17:12 GMT

MADRID, SPAIN - JANUARY 04: James Rodriguez of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring Real's 3rd goal during the Copa del Rey Round of 16 First Leg match between Real Madrid and Sevilla at Bernabeu on January 4, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images) — This summer’s transfer window is almost guaranteed to see more drawn-out sagas and huge transfer fees

#3 Antoine Griezmann

PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 28: Antoine Griezmann (C) of France celebrates with team mates after scoring only for the goal to be disallowed during the International Friendly match between France and Spain at Stade de France on March 28, 2017 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) — Griezmann has been heavily linked with Man United for what seems like forever now

The top scorer at last summer’s European Championships, Griezmann has been heavily linked with Man United for what seems like forever now, although he did sign a new contract with Atletico Madrid just last July.

You can see why United were after him – his goal record in Spain has been extremely consistent in recent seasons – especially when you consider he isn’t at Real or Barca - and he’s also scored important goals in the Champions League, he can finish with either foot, he’s very quick and he always seems to be in the right place at the right time.

While United have been the club most heavily linked with him, the question is do they actually need Griezmann? They already have a rich forward line that includes veterans Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Wayne Rooney, as well as youngsters Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford.

Arsenal on the other hand are crying out for a player of his talents, especially with Danny Welbeck on the shelf and Alexis Sanchez potentially departing. With their traditional French links, thanks to Arsene Wenger, could a move for Griezmann be out of the realm of possibility?

Edited by Staff Editor