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Man City desperate to land Antoine Griezmann ahead of Man United: Guardiola wants him
PEP GUARDIOLA is ready to rival Manchester United for Antoine Griezmann’s signature, according to reports.
Antoine Griezmann - 5 things you need to know
Griezmann is one of the hottest properties in Europe and has been linked with a mega-money summer move.
Manchester United are said to see him as the heir to Wayne Rooney’s throne at Old Trafford.
But, according to the Manchester Evening News, Guardiola is also interested in signing him at Manchester City.
Antoine Griezmann is on Manchester City's radar
Antoine Griezmann has been on fire for Atletico Madrid so far this season
Griezmann was top scorer at Euro 2016 and has helped Atletico Madrid challenge the big two in Spain.
The 25-year-old has scored six La Liga goals this term for Diego Simeone’s side as well as another three in the Champions League.
City currently rely on Sergio Aguero’s goal with only youngster Kelechi Iheanacho in reserve although Gabriel Jesus is arriving in January.
Wilfried Bony was allowed to leave on loan to Stoke meaning Guardiola has had to move Nolito, Raheem Sterling and Kevin de Bruyne into more advanced roles at times this season.
City sit third in the Premier League, seven points behind Chelsea who have won 11 games in a row.
The City board will back Guardiola to bolster his side over the next few transfer windows as he looks to transform the club into Champions League challengers.
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