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Man United's stunning contact offer for Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann revealed
MANCHESTER UNITED have prepared a highly-lucrative contract for Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann, according to reports.
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Manchester United have reportedly put together a huge £295,000-a-week contract for Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann.
Spanish outlet Don Balon claim the deal is for five years, taking the total value of the contract close to £77million.
The report says the offer will put United firmly in the driving seat to sign the Spain international with other clubs unable to compete financially.
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If Griezmann accepts the deal it will put him among the top earners in the Premier League with Paul Pogba and Wayne Rooney.
The 26-year-old's current contract at Atletico, which runs until June 2021, is reportedly worth around half of what United are offering.
But the Red Devils are willing to push the boat out as they are desperate to replace Zlatan Ibrahimovic who is sidelined with a long-term injury.
United, however, are not the only financial heavyweights in for the France international and reportedly face competition from Real Madrid.
Spanish radio station Cadena Ser claimed this week the Bernabeu club have entered the race to sign the striker.
The report says Real have threatened to trigger Griezmann's £85m release clause if Atletico allow defender Theo Hernandez to join their rivals Barcelona.
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