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Manchester United’s hopes of Antoine Griezmann transfer fading: Two new targets eyed
MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly eyeing two new targets as their hopes of a deal for Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann fade.
Clive Allen: Griezmann will set Premier League alight
The Independent claim Manchester United have ‘lessened in priority’ Griezmann’s transfer.
This is because of how complicated any deal for the France international would be.
Manchester United's hopes of signing Antoine Griezmann are fading
And the report adds the Red Devils are now considering moves for Monaco’s Kylian Mbappe and Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski as alternatives to Griezmann.
Griezmann has been Jose Mourinho’s No 1 summer transfer target.
The Portuguese boss is prepared to trigger the 25-year-old's £86million release clause.
Kylian Mbappe is one of the hottest prospects in Europe
But Atletico are unwilling to sell their star player, and Mourinho is apparently doubtful over a potential switch.
Instead Mbappe and Lewandowski have emerged as potential summer recruits.
Monaco’s Mbappe has become one of the hottest young prospect in Europe this season.
Robert Lewandowski has recently signed a new deal with Bayern Munich
The 18-year-old is the youngest player in 30 years to score 10 goals in the French top flight.
Meanwhile, Lewandowski has just signed a new deal with Bayern Munich.
But United are willing to test the resolve of the Bundesliga champions for the Polish international striker.