Man Utd set to take advantage of Chelsea crisis with £57m bid for France star Griezmann

Antoine Griezmann is reported to be a target for Manchester United

MANCHESTER UNITED will trigger Antoine Griezmann's £57.3million release clause in January, according to reports.

 

The Atletico Madrid striker has been strongly linked with Chelsea but United could benefit from the turmoil currently surrounding the club.

Blues boss Jose Mourinho is known to be a long-term admirer of the France international but News News Blog Sport understands his job at Chelsea is hanging by a thread.

 

And talkSPORT claim United might swoop in to sign one of the most sought-after forwards in  Europe.

Griezmnn has already scored six times this season and United are desperate for attacking reinforcements after failing to find the net in their last three matches.

 

They could also go back in for Gareth Bale, with the Real Madrid star reported to be unsettled in Spain.

The Welshman, 26, is said to be their top transfer target but Griezmann might be a more realistic option due to his release clause.

The 24-year-old recently signed a new deal at the Vicente Calderon but could still leave the club if the right offer comes along.

Since signing from Real Sociedad in 2014, he has netted  31 times in 63 games in all competitions.