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Manchester United are increasingly confident of signing Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid in the summer - for what could be another world-record fee - although Luke Shaw is almost certain to be on his way out of Old Trafford at the same time, with Jose Mourinho frustrated at the left-back's lack of development.
Intermediaries representing Griezmann and United have been talking for several months, and the Euro 2016 top scorer is said to be extremely keen on the move, with the chance to link up with international teammate Paul Pogba only making it more enticing. The principles of any prospective deal have already been verbally agreed, including weekly wage and prospective shirt number. United would likely have to match Griezmann's buy-out clause, that is set at €100m.
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United will meanwhile be open to offers for Shaw. The 21-year-old has only made 13 appearances for the club this season, with none in the league since 29 October and none in any competition since the 30 November League Cup win over West Ham United.
Mourinho is said to have become fed up with Shaw's lack of progress in what the manager is trying to do with the team, and that has even led to some senior first-team players speaking to the young defender privately. The expectation is that he will be sold in the summer, with Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur - depending on Danny Rose's future - earmarked as potential buyers.
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http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/f...-a7532356.html
Big yes to Griezmann obviously, and this is a deal that everybody has been expecting to go through for months now ... it just makes too much sense for all parties. As long as United reach top 4, I think this one will get done for sure.
Big no to selling Shaw. Tons of potential, and I think some patience would be in order for a young player coming back from a horrific injury.
Meanwhile, Antonio Valencia has signed a one year extension. A no-brainer really, it's fascinating how well he's played and how much he's improved at right back. One of the first names on the team sheet week-in, week-out.