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Man United backed to sign 'amazing' Wout Weghorst replacement already after Sky update - pundit
Paul Robinson has backed Man United to sign Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann despite his age.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former Spurs and England number one said the 31-year-old would be “an amazing” addition to Erik ten Hag’s side.
According to Sky Sports (24 January), United enquired about Griezmann’s interest in moving to Old Trafford last summer.
However, the France international opted to remain in the Spanish capital.
Griezmann would reportedly consider his future at Atletico Madrid if manager Diego Simeone leaves the club.
When asked by Football Insider if the Red Devils should make a fresh move for Griezmann, Robinson said: “Listen, what saw at the World Cup what a world-class player he was.
“He was in the conversation for the player of the tournament. He has so much more to give. I wonder where he would play at Man United though because [Bruno] Fernandes plays in that eight role.
“Perhaps he could be an alternative to Weghorst or [Anthony] Martial up top. He is a very different style of player but he can play as a nine.
“Griezmann would be an amazing signing. He is still a world-class player. He is a big player for the big games. If United keep heading the way that they are he would be a very useful signing.
“It would be a statement signing even though he is at the end of his career. I think he would excite fans a bit more than Weghorst.”
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