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title: "Manchester United: Fans rage as Antoine Griezmann considers Red Devils switch"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-fans-rage-transfer-rumours-griezmann/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Thomas Ward"
section: "Manchester United Football Club"
published: "2020-07-02T20:10:57Z"
modified: "2020-07-02T20:10:57Z"
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# Manchester United: Fans rage as Antoine Griezmann considers Red Devils switch

**The rumour mill at Manchester United keeps on spinning with seemingly no end in sight.**

Man United have been pursuing [Jadon Sancho](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-utd-sancho-transfer-news-18421169) for more than three years now, although [recent reports](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-transfer-rumours/manchester-united-dortmund-issue-jadon-sancho-deadline-which-puts-ed-woodward-under-pressure/) suggest they are no closer to signing him.

Barcelona star Antoine Griezmann is considering a move to the Premier League, amid interest from United and Manchester City. According to Spanish publication [Mundo Deportivo](https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200702/482049062828/barca-griezmann.html), as relayed by [@ManUnitedZone\_](https://twitter.com/ManUnitedZone_/status/1278692539516751872), the Frenchman wants to play in the Premier League.

After arriving at [the Nou Camp](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/antoine-griezmann/profil/spieler/125781) last summer, the former Atletico Madrid forward has struggled for consistency this season. Griezmann, who plays as a [second striker](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/antoine-griezmann/profil/spieler/125781), has scored eight goals in 32 games in La Liga under Quique Setien. Furthermore, he has earned a below-par [WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/80241/Show/Antoine-Griezmann) rating of 6.9 for his performances up until now.

In comparison, [the French World Cup winner](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/antoine-griezmann/profil/spieler/125781) bagged 15 goals in 37 appearances in his final season at [the Wanda Metropolitano](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/antoine-griezmann/leistungsdaten/spieler/125781/plus/0?saison=2018).

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Both Manchester clubs have registered their interest in the 29-year-old, who is currently valued at £86.4m via [Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/antoine-griezmann/profil/spieler/125781), as he could now leave Barca this summer. However, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made it clear that Sancho remains [his top priority](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-transfer-rumours/manchester-united-dortmund-issue-jadon-sancho-deadline-which-puts-ed-woodward-under-pressure/) in the transfer window.

As it stands, it is unlikely that the Red Devils will be able to afford both players, as [Ed Woodward](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/apr/24/manchester-united-summer-spending-limited-warns-ed-woodward#:~:text=Manchester%20United's%20summer%20spending%20may%20be%20limited%2C%20warns%20Ed%20Woodward,-This%20article%20is&text=Ed%20Woodward%20has%20warned%20it,the%20financial%20impact%20of%20coronavirus.) has warned that the board’s summer spending may be restricted as a result of the coronavirus crisis.

Loads of United fans blasted the “bang average” Griezmann as the news emerged, with one supporter tweeting that he is “overrated” due to his underwhelming [statistics](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/80241/Show/Antoine-Griezmann) this season.

Scroll down through some of the scathing reactions so far…

https://twitter.com/AlexandreNGamR/status/1278692868341870593?s=20

> Absolute nonsense
>
> — Paul Bacon (@Bacon\_85) [July 2, 2020](https://twitter.com/Bacon_85/status/1278695238257668097?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Nah… We good. Commander Bruno is doing absolutely fine. Thanks tho
>
> — Eddy franklin (@eddyfranklin7) [July 2, 2020](https://twitter.com/eddyfranklin7/status/1278693133002342400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> How many more farmer leagues does this guy have to do bang average in before we finally drop this idea? We seem to get linked with him every summer.
>
> — Big Serge (@AmBigSerge) [July 2, 2020](https://twitter.com/AmBigSerge/status/1278693295129010179?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Nah he had his chance… stay with barca now
>
> — Aizzy (@AizzyXMUFC) [July 2, 2020](https://twitter.com/AizzyXMUFC/status/1278692761730834433?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Don’t want him anywhere near OT
>
> — Harry earlem (@HarryEarlem) [July 2, 2020](https://twitter.com/HarryEarlem/status/1278692846518878209?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

***United fans, should the board sign Antoine Griezmann this summer? Let us know your thoughts by commenting below!***