Manchester United fails to sign Antoine Griezmann

The Manchester United has failed to sign its main target to strengthen the squad in this transfer market. Antoine Griezmann has decided to stay one more year at Atletico Madrid to help the club during the period when they cannot make signings due to the FIFA sanction.

However, it's not all bad news for the English team. The release clause of the French star in the 2017 transfer market was set at 200 million euros, a very high price. But by the end of August 31st, his clause was reduced to 100 million euros, and United will be able to sign him for that amount, according to The Sun. A money that, considering this transfer period, is quite affordable.

This release clause also makes the French striker a target for other European clubs, as it is considered a very appealing option. FC Barcelona has also shown interest in the Frenchman during this summer market after Neymar's departure, and it is not ruled out that next summer the Catalan club will pay the 100 million euros and take him. The one who acts first and convinces the player will end up signing the rojiblanca star.

We will have to see how FC Barcelona and Manchester United face this year with the signings they have made. For now, the English team has started the domestic competition on fire, leading with 3 wins out of 3 matches, 10 goals scored and 0 goals conceded, so they have hardly noticed Griezmann's absence. The Catalan club, on the other hand, is also a leader, tied on 6 points with Real Sociedad and Leganés, but without making use of its new signings. Dembélé has not made his debut yet and Paulinho has played only a few minutes.