Antoine Griezmann to Man United: This is why Jose Mourinho would benefit – Guillem Balague

That is according to La Liga insider Guillem Balague.

United have been heavily linked with a move for Griezmann over the past few weeks.

Reports over the weekend suggested the Red Devils are prepared to meet his £86m buy-out clause and they have promised to hand the Frenchman the No7 shirt should he join.

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Griezmann is a brilliant talent – and he's getting better all the time

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Griezmann has operated in five different positions for Atletico this term.

And Balague thinks the 25-year-old would be a perfect fit for Manchester United were he to join.

“In short, Griezmann has got it all,” Balague told Sky Sports.

“Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been a big success as Jose Mourinho's main striker at Manchester United and will stay for another year, but Griezmann is a versatile forward who can play anywhere on the front line.

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“This year at Atletico, he has already played in five different positions. Mourinho could use him on the flanks or at number 10 knowing he has the work-rate to track back, and he could also use him as a strike partner for Ibrahimovic or as a lone striker.

“It would take a huge offer and there is no guarantee that Griezmann would agree to leave the Vicente Calderon, but it's easy to see why United want him.

“Griezmann is a brilliant talent – and he's getting better all the time.”

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