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Manchester United and Chelsea are waiting on striker's transfer decision, source reveals
MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea are waiting in the wings to sign Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann, according to Spanish football expert Guillem Balague.
Antoine Griezmann is reportedly weighing up his future at Atletico Madrid
Express Sport understands Manchester United are keen to sign Antoine Griezmann in the summer and are willing to match his £86million release clause.
However, Sky Sports pundit Guillem Balague has claimed they will face stiff competition for his signature from rivals Manchester City and Chelsea.
The 25-year-old is reportedly weighing up a move away from Atletico Madrid and Balague claims all three clubs are watching him intently.
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"We talk about him every week and the situation is still the same," Balague told Sky Sports.
"He has not decided on his future, which is not linked to Diego Simeone's but he wants to see what the manager decides to do.
"He had offers from Manchester City and Manchester United, which he turned down because he didn't feel it was the right time.
"Of course, Untied, Chelsea and City will all be there if he is available so let's wait and see."
Griezmann has made 28 appearances for Atletico this season, scoring 14 goals and providing seven assists.
He is under contract at the Vicente Calderon stadium until June 2021.
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