Manchester United have cooled their interest in signing Atletico Madrid’s French forward Antoine Griezmann
Antoine Griezmann
Atletico's Antoine Griezmann
Manchester United have cooled their interest in signing Atletico Madrid’s French forward Antoine Griezmann, a source close to the club confirmed yesterday. Europa League winners United were reported to be plotting an approach for 26-year-old Griezmann. But a source confirmed reports in several British media outlets that United have shifted their focus.
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CAS effect
The Court of Arbitration for Sport yesterday upheld a transfer ban against Atletico over irregularities in the signing of foreign players under the age of 18. It means the Madrid club will not be able to register new players until January 2018.
Lukaku in fray
Man United have been strongly linked with Everton striker Romelu Lukaku, who has two years left on his existing deal at Goodison Park and has refused to sign a new contract. "Lukaku had a promise that if certain clubs came this summer that he could leave this summer," Raiola told talkSPORT. "We are not in concrete talks with anybody at this moment, but hearing the market I think some clubs will contact Everton. "If the price is right for Everton and the project is right for Lukaku then I think he will want to make another step, but we are not there yet," Raiola said.
Rooney out?
Wayne Rooney could be a high-profile outgoing, as the club captain faces the prospect of his United and England careers concluding simultaneously. Meanwhile. United have no intention of letting Real Madrid target David De Gea depart.
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