Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann has been linked heavily with a move to English giants Manchester United with a move this summer touted. The 25-year-old has been a sensational signing for Atleti after signing from Real Sociedad. His form and goals have opened up doors to some of Europe's top clubs.
Griezmann was also the striker who ended Barcelona's chance of progressing into the final four of the UEFA Champions League with a brace in the second leg of the fixture. The Frenchman is also one of the 'undroppables' for his national team given his influence on the game when on the ball.
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The Real Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester United target has scored a whopping 29 goals for Diego Simeone's side this season. Out of the 29, 20 of the goals have in the domestic Liga BBVA season. 6 goals in the UEFA Champions League and 3 in the Copa del Rey further outline why this youngster is highly sought after across Europe's top clubs.
Manchester United have been linked with multiple forwards this season. Everton's Romelu Lukaku has often been spoken as the kind of striker who could go on and achieve greatness at Old Trafford. Elsewhere, Gonzalo Higuain and Borussia Dortmund's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang have been linked with massive deals as well. With Louis van Gaal likely to stay for another year, a big money for a top striker is what seems like is going to happen.
Antoine Griezmann's brother hints at a Manchester United future
Antoine Griezmann's brother Theo Griezmann has hinted that there could be a future where Manchester United could buy Griezmann from Atletico Madrid. Nearly a day after Manchester United beat Aston Villa 1-0 at Old Trafford, Theo tweeted a subtle 'Glory Glory Man United' sending the Twitterati crazy.
Some fans even jumped in and asked Theo to trade his brother for Louis van Gaal, Jesse Lingard and Marouane Fellaini this summer. While United are linked with the 25-year-old, the cost of acquiring his services from Atletico Madrid will be ridiculously high.
