Manchester City have placed striker Antoine Griezmann among their top transfer targets.
Manager Pep Guardiola is lining up a summer move to beat rivals Manchester United to his signature and add to the firepower of Gabriel Jesus next season.
Guardiola has attempted to transform Sergio Aguero into a more all-round striker but, with the Argentine’s future in doubt, Griezmann is considered a better option.
The Frenchman, 26, has scored 26 goals in 50 games for club and country this season and is regarded as one of the most dangerous attackers in world football.
He signed a new contract with Atletico Madrid last June that runs until 2021 and it is expected to take a bid of £75million to land him.
United boss Jose Mourinho will press ahead with plans to secure a deal for the player, who has admitted he would like to play alongside France team-mate Paul Pogba, but City present a real challenge to United’s chances.
Real Madrid were keen to sign Griezmann, the leading scorer at last summer’s Euro 2016, but the player has ruled out a move to Atletico’s bitter rivals.
Chelsea are also believed to be monitoring the situation.
Source:dailymailsport
