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title: "Manchester United: Antoine Griezmann now a target"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Manchester United News"
published: "2023-01-09T11:41:08Z"
modified: "2023-01-09T11:41:08Z"
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# Manchester United: Antoine Griezmann now a target

**France and Atletico Madrid star [Antoine Griezmann](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tag/antoine-griezmann/) is on [Manchester United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-news/)‘s radar ahead of a potential move, according to a new transfer update.**

### The Lowdown: Griezmann superb at World Cup

A number of players shone at the 2022 [World Cup](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/world-cup-2022/) but Griezmann was right up there with the best of them, helping inspire France to the final.

The 31-year-old provided [three assists](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/80241/Show/Antoine-Griezmann) at the tournament, and while Kylian Mbappe stole the show more often, he was arguably just as effective at times, with Didier Deschamps [calling](https://sportsbrief.com/football/30345-world-cup-2022-world-class-griezmann-praised-by-france-coach-deschamps/) his star ‘world-class’.

Griezmann could possibly leave Atletico in the January transfer window, however, and an intriguing update has now emerged.

### The Latest: Ronaldo replacement

According to [*Media Foot*](https://mediafoot.net/manchester-united-un-francais-pour-succeder-a-cristiano-ronaldo/), United are interested in making a move for the French legend, as Erik ten Hag looks to add a top attacking player to replace Cristiano Ronaldo.

The rumour is thought to be ‘gaining momentum’, with the Red Devils keen on bringing in a new superstar after Ronaldo’s exit.

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### The Verdict: Is he needed?

There is no doubting Griezmann’s elite brilliance as a footballer, but it could also be argued that United don’t need a player of his ilk currently, considering they have Bruno Fernandes in the role Griezmann has shone in.

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At 31, and with huge wages likely to be demanded, the attacking midfielder would also be an expensive and short-term fix, rather than someone who Ten Hag can build the team around into the future.

Griezmann could easily come in and do a great job – he is [99th](https://fbref.com/en/players/df69b544/Antoine-Griezmann) percentile for assists – but there are younger alternatives out there and United would be wiser to focus on bringing in a centre forward instead.