Manchester United considered a bold transfer move for Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann last summer.
United were linked with a string of attacking targets ahead of the 2022/23 season as part of a squad overhaul at Old Trafford under Erik ten Hag.
Reports from Sky Sports claim Griezmann was on a shortlist of players looked at by United, with the Premier League side reaching out to Griezmann’s representatives, prior to flying to Madrid to complete a deal to sign Casemiro.
Griezmann’s future was a source of speculation at the time, despite Atletico activating a 12-month loan extension on the Frenchman, as they delayed triggering his purchase clause from Barcelona.
The 31-year-old declined to build on the interest from United, as his priority was to seal a permanent return to Atletico, with a deal eventually brokered with La Blaugrana.
United are expected to bring in a big name forward before next season, but Griezmann is not on their radar, as he is happy in Madrid.
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