Manchester United considered 2022 move for Antoine Griezmann

Originally posted on Football Espana | By Feargal Brennan | Last updated 1/23/23

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.

This article first appeared on Football Espana and was syndicated with permission.

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