Manchester United Dealt Heavy Transfer Blow After Major Target Said He Loves His Boss

Manchester United may have been dealt a major blow in their pursuit of Atletico Madrid superstar Antoine Griezmann after the player admits love for his current boss, Diego Simeone.

The 26-year-old has been heavily linked with a move away from the Vicente Calderon with United being is likeliest destination. Jose Mourinho is also said to be a keen admirer of the player’s abilities and views him as a long-term replacement for Wayne Rooney who is expected to quit the Old Trafford at the end of the season after failing to nail a starting berth under Mourinho.

The French striker has now hinted that he might be staying at Atleti after, admitting that he is comfortable and he “loves manager Diego Simeone”.

Griezmann told Cadena Ser said: “I am very comfortable here and now have to meet my representative with Miguel Angel Gil Marin and see what happens.

“You have to talk about yourself.

“I am happy. If I am happy in my personal life I will be happy in the professional.

“I love [Diego] Simeone and I love my mates. I’m still as happy as the first day I introduced myself.

“I wish I could continue to enjoy my private and sports life.”

It is understood that Atleti will be reluctant to let their star man leave the club this summer, but might look to sign Lyon forward Alexandre Lacazette who is poised to leave the Ligue 1 side this summer.