Man United Step Aside In Chase Of Antoine Griezmann - Report

Manchester United have reportedly stepped aside in the chase of Antoine Griezmann as Barcelona edge closer to seal  a deal.

Griezmann was linked with Man United throughout the summer but instead the Premier League side signed Romelu Lukaku from Everton.

Atletico Madrid were under a Transfer ban from FIFA last summer which made the France international reluctant to leave Spain.

Chelsea’s Diego Costa joined after a battle for departure in England and finally got the deal, also coach Diego Simeone has stated earlier that he's star player might leave.

But, According To Spanish Media Outlet, Marca Man United Is Not A Destination.

Barcelona top La Liga with 9points clear of 2nd placed Atletico but Coach Ernesto Valverde wants more reinforcement in January to battle for glory both in Spain and Europe.

However, Griezmann will cost £100m to prize away from the Spanish Capital.

Another stumbling block could be Atletico’s formal complaint to FIFA regarding Barcelona’s contact with Griezmann without permission.