Manchester United have reportedly stepped up their interest to the signing of Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann in January, according to The Sunday Express.
View image | gettyimages.comThe France international has been strongly linked with the Premier League champions but United could benefit from uncertainty surrounding over Jose Mourinho’s future at the west London club.
Chelsea are confident to sign Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann, who has a release clause of £43.5million and report from the Telegraph suggest that he is set to move to Stamford Bridge this summer.
Last summer the Blues secured the services of Diego Costa and Filipe Luis from Rojiblancos with Thibaut Courtois also returning to the west London club after spending a three year loan spell from the Spanish outfit.
Atletico Madrid youngster Saul Niguez has signed a new five-year deal contract with the Spanish champions which will keep him at the Vicente Calderon until 2020.
The 20-year-old playmaker, whose previous deal was set to expire in June 2018, has committed his future to Diego Simeone’s side by a further two years.
Manchester United have been linked with Real Madrid’s Raphael Varane in recent months in a view to strengthen up their defence when the transfer window reopens in summer, according to The Express.
The French international is considered as one of the most promising defenders in Europe, who showed his stunning display in the Champions League Quarterfinal against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.
Liverpool have reportedly made an enquiry to sign Atletico Madrid star Arda Turan as they look to bolster their squad following the sale of Luis Suarez to Barcelona, according to Eurosport Turkey.
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is desperately looking for a world class player following the exit of Suarez and the 27-year-old midfielder has emerged as a transfer target for the Reds this summer, who is reported to be keen on making the move to Anfield.