Breaking Down What Antoine Griezmann Would Bring to Manchester United

Antoine Griezmann would a perfect addition to Manchester United’s front line were the France international to arrive at Old Trafford this summer.

Unfortunately for United fans, that currently looks unlikely. The 25-year-old told French television station Canal Plus (h/t the Daily Express), “I am happy at Atletico and am close to renewing my contract.”

Our fans have chosen @AntoGriezmann, #ATM5StarsPlayer of the 15/16 @LaLiga. Congratulations, champ! ????????????????????https://t.co/F7dlx8GEZr

— Atleti English (@atletienglish) May 17, 2016

The Griezmann situation taps into a broader problem United could have this summer. Atletico Madrid might not be one of European football’s traditional super powers, but they have made it back to the UEFA Champions League final for the second time in three years and were again a serious contender in La Liga.

On the other hand, United are again out of the Champions League and look a long way off competing for the Premier League title. The size of the club, its history and its substantial financial muscle will obviously mean it is still a draw. However, players who are hungry to compete for the biggest trophies will have serious questions to ask themselves.

However, in the remarkable event that Griezmann were to decide to role the dice on an Old Trafford career, his particular abilities would be an ideal fit for United’s spluttering attack.

First of all, he is a multi-functional forward. This season, in the league and Champions League he has started at centre-forward in 32 games. He has started on the right flank 12 times and had three games at left wing.

This would offer United’s …

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