Antoine Griezmann to Man United: Club president speaks out on £85m move

Antoine Griezmann is heavily linked with a move to Manchester United

ANTOINE GRIEZMANN'S prospective move to Manchester United has been categorically ruled out by Atletico Madrid's president Enrique Cerezo.

Antoine Griezmann has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United in the summer.

Jose Mourinho is believed to be keen to meet the Frenchman's £85million release clause in order to pave the way for a deal.

It is even thought personal terms have been broadly agreed too.

But Cerezo is puzzled by the transfer saga.

"Every time I see Antoine I give him a hug," Cerezo told Spanish radio station Cadena COPE.

"Antoine is a fantastic player and loves life at Atletico.

"I don't know what Manchester United's interest is. But Griezmann will be at Atletico for a long time."

These comments differ from that of Griezmann's image adviser, who thinks a move to Old Trafford would be ideal for his client.

"When I read articles on a hypothetical transfer to Manchester United, I have to say this would be the ideal scenario in marketing," Sebastien Bellencontre said.

"He would play for the same club as Beckham, his idol, with the same legendary No. 7 on the back."