SHOCKING NEWS: coming live from Fabrizio Romano According to a source, Manchester United has discussed Atletico Madrid’s star player contract with his team and is willing to triple it in addition to activating his release clause at Atletico Madrid.

Manchester United is willing to triple Antoine Griezmann’s contract and activate his release clause at Atletico Madrid, according to a source who has discussed the matter with the organisation.

Big changes are happening at Old Trafford as Sir Jim Ratcliffe is set to purchase a quarter of the team. At United, the British businessman will have complete control over all athletic matters. His imminent partial control has already had some effect behind the scenes.

CEO Richard Arnold has been given the command to march. Football director John Murtough is reportedly facing criticism elsewhere.

The Sun claims that as the playing staff would surely be impacted by the changes, a “reset” of the squad is likely necessary.

Jadon Sancho and Anthony Martial will be cut in January at the first opportunity. The already troubled United front line will require additional help.

According to a notable Spanish source that Sports Mole cited, Manchester United is supposedly in the process of making a deal for Antoine Griezmann.

Atleti is where the 32-year-old France star is back to his best after a few years of struggle at Barcelona.

Griezmann, manager Diego Simeone’s star attacker, became much more willing to perform for the team and put in a good defensive effort after the World Cup in Qatar.

Many were astonished to see Didier Deschamps use Griezmann in midfield. Griezmann received a lot of appreciation for his persistent performances.

But Man Utd will be more concerned about his attacking prowess because the report claims Erik ten Hag is searching for a more reliable replacement for Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Hojliund. Together, the two United players have scored just one league goal this season.

Griezmann might be signed for a cheap fee under a release clause, and Man Utd are reportedly closing in on becoming the team most likely to sign him.

Is Griezmann being offered £355,000 a week, or is €25 million more than enough?

Griezmann’s current contract, which expires in 2025, is said to include a release clause of a pitiful €25 million (about £22 million). The French newspaper L’Equipe acknowledged the release clause for the first time back in June.

It is believed that Manchester United sent delegates to Spain, where they had already spoken with Griezmann’s group.

The Frenchman is reportedly happy and at ease at Atleti, so United needs to do all in its power to persuade him to move.

They’re willing to raise Griezmann’s current €7 million annual salary, according to reports. Approximately, €21 million annually equates to £355,00 every week.

We’ll see if the late-career wage convinces Griezmann to move teams.

It’s also uncertain if United would activate the clause in January or wait until the summer. However, Griezmann’s midseason addition may make sense should Martial and Sancho both go during the winter transfer window.

When it comes to signing older superstars who don’t justify the cost, United has a problematic history.