I will join Man United on one condition – Antoine Griezmann and Atletico Madrid ‘finalize his decision’ on Manchester United transfer in January

I will join the squad until Antoine Griezmann and Atletico Madrid “make final decisions” regarding Manchester United’s January transfer.

Antoine Griezmann, an exceptional player for Atletico Madrid, has been linked to Manchester United during the January transfer window.

Star player for Atletico Madrid and France, Antoine Griezmann, will not reportedly join Manchester United in January, contrary to speculations that he would be joining the Old Trafford club.

Erik ten Hag is seeking reinforcements following a shaky start to the Premier League season; the 32-year-old has been linked to an unexpected trade.

Griezmann reportedly has an unanticipatedly modest release clause of £21.9 million, which would enable United to acquire the striker and potentially increase his salary should he choose to transfer from Spain to England.

Nevertheless, he appears unwilling to depart from the squad with which he has performed admirably for the past two seasons.

Fabrizio Romano reports that Griezmann will not be departing Atletico in January, notwithstanding persistent speculations suggesting a potential transfer to Old Trafford. The matter was disclosed to The United Stand.

Barcelona exercised his £105 million buy-out clause in 2019, after the Frenchman had already departed, but he was unable to transfer over his success at the Nou Camp.

Griezmann’s versatility as an attacker might have bolstered United’s underperforming front line, according to Ten Hag.

Only Scott McTominay and Bruno Fernandes have scored more than once in the league so far this season; in 12 league contests, the Red Devils have scored a mere thirteen goals.

Since his summer transfer from Atalanta for £72 million, Rasmus Hojlund has been unable to establish himself domestically despite his remarkable performance, especially in the Champions League.

He was the club’s most prominent acquisition moving forward after losing out on Harry Kane; however, he still requires some time to adjust to the league.

Marcus Rashford has encountered challenges in regaining the lofty heights attained in the preceding campaign. Possible cause for the purported interest in Griezmann: the inability of players such as Anthony Martial, Antony, Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho, and Facundo Pellistri to have a significant impact in the future.

Griezmann finished the previous season with eight goals in 12 La Liga contests, following up on his season-high 15 goals in 38 appearances for Atletico. Although he could operate in the middle or on the right, positions where Antony and Sancho have struggled, it appears he has already ruled out a transfer to United.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s first transfer window as the club’s sports director will likely be closely scrutinized due to the impending announcement of the INEOS CEO’s agreement to purchase 25% of United for approximately £1.3 billion.

The Premier League’s ratification process could take between six and eight weeks, providing Ratcliffe and company with sufficient time to exert influence over the winter window. Clearly, additional funding is necessary, but Griezmann will not be able to assist Ten Hag.