Barcelona news: Atletico Madrid want Antoine Griezmann to join Manchester United
Barcelona are keen to sign Griezmann with reports in recent days suggesting the Catalan giants were stepping up their efforts to sign the France international.
However, Atletico have reported them to FIFA, accusing them of making an illegal approach for the 26-year-old.
And Spanish website Don Balon say that, in the wake of Atletico’s new anger at Barcelona, the La Liga side would rather sell him to United instead.
The Red Devils were determined to secure the player’s signature in the summer, with Atletico’s transfer ban ultimately forcing them to reconsider.
However, Jose Mourinho’s interest at Manchester United appears not to have waned.
The 54-year-old broke the bank to sign Romelu Lukaku from Everton, with the Belgium international notching 15 goals for the club so far.
But, with Manchester City swaggering their way to the Premier League title, United want reinforcements to help reel their neighbours in.
Don Balon say Atletico would now rather sell him to Mourinho instead of Barcelona, such is their fury at their Catalan counterparts.
Meanwhile, speaking earlier in the week, Sky Sports’ Guillem Balague confirmed United and Barcelona’s interest in Griezmann.
"United are not the only team interested in Griezmann,” he said.
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Barcelona news: Manchester United remain keen on Atletico Madrid ace Antoine Griezmann
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"Barcelona are willing to match his €100m buy-out clause and the club's president, Josep Maria Bartomeu, has met Griezmann's family for lunch.
“That's because he doesn't have an agent and his sister looks after his affairs.
"But it wasn't only his sister that was there. Perhaps tellingly, his parents were in attendance too.
"Griezmann will leave next summer for either United or Barca, but the Catalans are favourites at this moment in time."